| 释义 | View usage for: (fræntɪk) 1. adjectiveIf you are frantic, you are behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way because you are frightened or worried.  A bird had been locked in and was by now quite frantic. Synonyms: frenzied, wild, mad [informal], raging More Synonyms of franticfrantically (fræntɪkli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] She clutched frantically at Emily's arm. 2. adjectiveIf an activity is frantic, things are done quickly and in an energetic but disorganized way, because there is very little time.  A busy night in the restaurant can be frantic in the kitchen. Synonyms: hectic, desperate, frenzied, fraught [informal] More Synonyms of franticfrantically adverb [ADVERB with verb] We have been frantically trying to save her life.frantic in British English (ˈfræntɪk) adjective1. distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc 2. marked by or showing frenzy  frantic effortsDerived formsfrantically (ˈfrantically) or franticly (ˈfranticly)  adverbfranticness (ˈfranticness) nounWord origin C14: from Old French frenetique , from Latin phrenēticus  mad, freneticfrantic in American English (ˈfræntɪk)   adjective1.   wild with anger, pain, worry, etc.; frenzied 2.   marked by frenzy; resulting from wild emotion Derived formsfrantically (ˈfrantically)  adverb or  Rare ˈfranticlyWord origin ME frantik, frenetik : see  phreneticThe result was funny, frantic and at times touching.The pace became increasingly frantic with little or no respite for the visitors.The company has been caught out by its frantic attempt to grow.We live in a society of frantic activity.Some of these contradictions could be explained by his frantic search for political support.Noise can hammer away at your nerves until you become quite frantic.The government had been making increasingly frantic efforts to stop military leaders talking to journalists.Price was renowned for her frantic rounds of activity.She pulled him out after a frantic search.It was difficult to keep up with the frantic activity.It set the stage for an afternoon of almost frantic activity.Frantic efforts were made by both camps across the day to persuade voters leaning their way to vote. Now the frantic, paranoid thoughts were gone.They were frantic with worry. Now your frantic work week is coming to an end, it would be wise to slow down and take a rest.I found them - but it was a bit frantic at the time.It was frantic but now I can relax.He's quite frantic enough, thank you very much.For those of us with frantic, busy lives there's something romantic and relaxing about the thought of running a launderette.Examples of 'frantic' in a sentencefranticIn other languagesfranticBritish English: frantic  /ˈfræntɪk / ADJECTIVE  If someone is frantic, they are behaving in a desperate, wild, and disorganized way, because they are frightened, worried, or in a hurry. A bird had been locked in and was quite frantic. American English: frantic Arabic: ثَائِر Brazilian Portuguese: frenético Chinese: 疯狂的 Croatian: van sebe Czech: šílený Danish: sanseløs Dutch: paniekerig European Spanish: frenético Finnish: suunniltaan oleva French: effréné German: außer sich sein Greek: φρενιτώδης Italian: frenetico Japanese: 半狂乱の Korean: 미칠 듯한 Norwegian: panisk Polish: szalony European Portuguese: frenético Romanian: freneticRussian: неистовый Latin American Spanish: frenético Swedish: desperat Thai: ซึ่งไม่สามารถควบคุมอารมณ์ได้ Turkish: çılgın Ukrainian: несамовитийVietnamese: cuống cuồng 
Chinese translation of 'frantic' adj  [person] 发(發)疯(瘋)的(fāfēng de) [rush, pace, search] 狂乱(亂)的(kuángluàn de)
Definition distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc. A bird had been locked in and was now quite frantic.Synonyms frenzied distracted uptight (informal) at the end of your tether at your wits' end berko (Australian, slang)Opposites together (slang), cool, collected, calm, composed, poised, laid-back, unfazed (informal), unruffled, self-possessedDefinition hurried and disorganized A busy night in the restaurant is frantic in the kitchen.Additional synonymsWhen I saw him I went berserk. Synonyms crazy,  wild,  mad (informal),  frantic,  ape (slang),  apeshit (slang),  violent,  raging,  frenzied,  manic,  enraged,  uncontrollable,  rabid,  amok,  maniacal,  barro (Australian, slang),  off the air (Australian, slang),  porangi (New Zealand)Definition overwhelmed He was beside himself with anxiety.Synonyms distraught,  desperate,  mad,  distressed,  frantic,  frenzied,  hysterical,  unbalanced,  uncontrolled,  deranged,  berserk,  delirious,  unhinged,  very anxious,  overwrought,  apoplectic,  at the end of your tetherDefinition (of an action) undertaken as a last resort a desperate rescue attemptSynonyms last-ditch,  dangerous,  daring,  determined,  wild,  violent,  furious,  last-minute,  risky,  frantic,  rash,  hazardous,  precipitate,  last-resort,  hasty,  audacious,  madcap,  foolhardy,  eleventh-hour,  headstrong,  impetuous,  death-defying |