Language Point 3

- For generations of students, writing term papers has been a major source of nerves and frustration,...(Para. 1)

nerves: n. 1. a condition of great nervousness

He gets nerves before every examination. 每次考试前他都紧张。

He has a bad case of nerves. 他太紧张了。

2. self-control, patience, or balance of mind

Have you the nerves for this dangerous work? 你有勇气做这危险的工作