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
Don't open the door if you don't know who it is.
如果有陌生人敲门不要开门。
Yesterday was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a drive.