fretKK [ˈfrɛt] ｜ /ˈfrɛt/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
to be agitated, worried, or irritated by something
She would often fret about her upcoming exams, constantly checking her study materials and feeling anxious.
焦慮；煩惱
C2verb
to make or become sore by rubbing
After wearing new shoes all day, the straps began to fret against my skin, causing painful blisters.
磨破；擦傷
C2verb
to annoy or cause irritation to someone or something
The loud, persistent barking of the neighbor's dog continued to fret Mary as she tried to concentrate on her work.
C2verb
to carve a pattern into something; to decorate with an interlaced design
The skilled carpenter used a chisel to fret an intricate floral pattern onto the wooden cabinet door.
C2noun
an ornamental pattern characterized by repeated vertical and lateral lines (often in relief)
The intricate fretwork on the antique cabinet added a touch of elegance to the room.
C2verb
to provide a musical instrument with frets
The luthier carefully fretted the guitar to ensure precise intonation.
C2noun
a small bar of metal or other material placed across the fingerboard of a stringed musical instrument, which the player presses down to create different pitches
As he played the guitar, his fingers expertly moved across the frets, producing a beautiful melody.
C2verb
to rub or press against something too tightly; cause friction
The shoes were so tight that they began to fret against my skin, causing blisters.