| 单词 | anxiety |
| 释义 | anxiety —anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ aep /-t̬i/ noun (WORRY) B2 [U] an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future: » Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.» That explains his anxiety over his health.» Her son is a source of considerable anxiety.Thesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobiasF0 [C] something that causes a feeling of fear and worry: » job anxietiesThesaurus+: ↑Anxiety and worry - general words , ↑Fear and phobias• • • Extra Examples:» I regret any anxiety or concern which I may, unwittingly, have caused.» Jack observed a look of anxiety on his brother's face.» She felt acute anxiety at his behaviour.» Women tend to internalize all their anxiety and distress - men hit out.» Years of anxiety have lined her brow with deep furrows.noun [U + to infinitive] (EAGERNESS) ► F0 eagerness to do something: » Peter's leaving at the end of this week - hence his anxiety to get his work finished.Thesaurus+: ↑Excited, interested and enthusiastic• • • Extra Examples:» She eased the key into the lock, anxious not to wake anyone.» The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.» The universities are anxious to preserve their autonomy from central government.» I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.» We left early, anxious to make it back to Florence before sundown.noun [U] (MEDICAL CONDITION) ► F0 a medical condition in which you always feel frightened and worried: » He has helped patients suffering from anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.» an anxiety disorder/attackThesaurus+: ↑Mental and psychiatric disorders |
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