psych
(also psyche), v (infml 口)
1 [Tn, Tn.p] ~ sb (out) make sb nervous or less confident, etc, esp by psychological means 使某人精神紧张或丧失信心等(尤指用攻心方法)
Her arrogant behaviour on court psyched her opponent (out) completely. 她在法庭上那盛气凌人的样子把对方完全镇慑住了.
2 (phr v) psych sb/oneself up prepare sb/oneself mentally for sth 使某人[自己]对某事物作好思想准备
She had really psyched herself up for the big match. 她为大赛作了充分的心理准备.
🎯 考研助记
“(马)赛克”(谐音):有精神病的人,头脑不就像马赛克一样吗
🗣️ 情景例句
We'll call Mrs. Martinelli and tell her to keep looking for us.
我们会打电话给Martinelli太太告诉她继续帮我们物色房子?
Pardon me. I wonder if you could tell me how to get to Mott Street?
对不起,不知道你能否告诉我到莫特街怎么走?
During my years in school, Annie sat beside me in every class.