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单词 angst
释义
angstangst /æŋst/ noun [uncountable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINangst
Origin:
1900-2000 German
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • angst-filled poems
  • a period of national angst
  • a touching story of teenage angst
  • Wallowing in angst about the unfairness of it all will just make the problem worse.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And she nails the adolescent angst of budding love in all its raging hormonal hoo-ha.
  • Buchanan has tapped into the wellspring of middle-class angst.
  • She couldn't even feel resentful that he slept so peacefully after she had suffered a sleepless night of angst.
  • The angst vanishes from his face and voice.
  • This, of course, is another source of angst.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSthe feeling of being worried
the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong: · She was sick with worry over her daughter.· the look of worry on his face
the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation: · The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety.· The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.
a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone: · The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.
the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: · Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.
a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry: · How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her?· When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.
a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation: · The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend?· There was much angst about the decision.
Longman Language Activatorthe feeling of being worried
· The meningitis outbreak is a major cause of worry at the moment.· The rage and disappointment had disappeared, but the worry in Jim's face was starting to show.worry over/about · This constant worry about your debts isn't doing you any good at all.be sick with worry · The poor mother was sick with worry over her missing daughter.
the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired: · Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.· methods for reducing stress· Air travelers can enjoy stress-free trips if they follow a few guidelines.stress of: · The city's many parks offer a comforting relief from the stress of modern life.mental/emotional/psychological stress: · Geoff is having trouble dealing with the emotional stress of his recent divorce.stress-related illnesses/disorders/conditions etc (=illnesses, conditions etc caused by stress): · His wife has also suffered stress-related health problems.be under stress (=be feeling stress): · She had been under a lot of stress just before the baby was born.· Workers are under such stress right now, and they have less time to spend relaxing with their families.
a worried feeling - use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone: · The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.concern about/over: · There is also some concern about the safety of the structure.express/voice concern: · I did voice my concern about the financial management, but was told to stay quiet. deep/grave concern: · This is a matter of grave concern to the hospital management.
the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation: · I knew I had to give a speech, but the thought filled me with anxiety.· feelings of guilt and anxiety· The increase in the tax on heating fuel is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.anxiety about: · Her anxiety about the pain of childbirth is understandable.
a feeling of being worried that is caused by having to continuously deal with a difficult problem or having to work very hard for a long period of time: · The strain of managing such a huge company became too much for Anita.· He could see the strain in her face as she told him what she was going through.be a strain on: · The legal fight has been an enormous strain on my wife. put (a) strain on something: · The company wanted 110% commitment, and that put a strain on our marriage.be under strain: · She had a busy week, and she's under a lot of strain at the moment.
a strong feeling of worry and anxiety, especially about things that you cannot change: · Wallowing in angst about the unfairness of it all will just make the problem worse.· a period of national angst· a touching story of teenage angst
strong feelings of anxiety and unhappiness because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation:  love letters full of angst
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