adj.极端令人头疼的，非常伤脑筋的

nerve-wracking problems → 非常伤脑筋的问题
nerve-wracking penalty shootout → 令人窒息的点球决胜

1. Nerve cells have limited ability to regenerate if destroyed.
[汉]如果受到损伤，神经细胞再造的能力有限。
——来自柯林斯例句
2. The mere mention of John had touched a very raw nerve indeed.
[汉]提到约翰就真的让人心痛。
——来自柯林斯例句
3. He had the nerve to ask me to prove who I was.
[汉]他竟敢要求我证明我自己的身份。
——来自柯林斯例句
4. The brandy made him choke, but it restored his nerve.
[汉]虽说白兰地呛了他一下，却让他恢复了勇气。
——来自柯林斯例句
5. Malcolm worked up the nerve to ask Grandma Rose for some help.
[汉]马尔科姆鼓起勇气请罗丝奶奶帮点忙。
——来自柯林斯例句

【Adjective】

1. extremely irritating to the nerves;
"nerve-racking noise"
"the stressful days before a war"
"a trying day at the office"