war of nerves

例句：

1. 1. She was so nervous before the big presentation that she couldn't speak properly.
   在那个重要的演讲前，她非常紧张以至于无法正常说话。
2. 2.The game was a nerve-racking experience for him because he had to perform in front of hundreds of people.
   这场比赛对他来说是一场紧张的体验，因为他需要在数百人面前表演。
3. 3. He was so tense that he could barely breathe; it felt like a war of nerves.
   他非常紧张以至于几乎喘不过气来，感觉像是一场神经战。