英 [ˌhaɪli ˈstrʌŋ] 美 [ˌhaɪli ˈstrʌŋ]
非常紧张和易怒的：形容一个人非常紧张易怒，容易被激怒或不安。
being in a tense state
同义词： edgy / high-strung / in suspense(p) / jittery / jumpy / nervy / overstrung / restive / uptight
... jumpy 跳跃的 highly strung 神经过敏的 restive 不愿向前走的...
... string along with 陪伴, 追随, 忠于 highly strung 神经过敏的; 容易激动的 string along 欺骗; 引入歧途; (with)跟随; 欺骗; 愚弄 ...
... Dream Star 梦之星 Highly Strung 弦舞 Adagio for Strings 弦之慢板 ...
Their new horse is very highly strung.
他们的新马很容易受惊。
He is highly strung for the game.
他对比赛非常紧张。
Mary is a very highly strung person.
玛丽是一个神经非常过敏的人。
The USA lose 2-1 away to Jamaica in World Cup qualifying and the result sets off a number of highly strung journos and bloggers.
The "vulnerable" youngster was described as highly strung and wilful with a troubled childhood, but was a "hugely gifted musician" who craved love and attention.