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high-strung
UK
/haɪ strʌŋ/
US
/haɪ strʌŋ/
Translations
more high-strung
Comp.
most high-strung
Super.
UK
/haɪ strʌŋ/
US
/haɪ strʌŋ/
She is a high-strung person who gets anxious easily.
Она взволнованный человек, который легко тревожится.
His high-strung nature makes it difficult for him to relax.
Его нервный характер затрудняет ему расслабление.
The high-strung horse was difficult to handle.
Чувствительная лошадь была трудна в управлении.
UK
/ˌhaɪ ˈstrʌŋ/
US
/ˌhaɪ ˈstrʌŋ/
Used literally as the past participle of "string" meaning "strung to a high pitch" (e.g., of musical instruments).
Definitions
The high-strung cat jumped at the slightest noise, always on edge.
The guitar was high-strung to achieve a brighter sound.