anxiety
anxiety
anx∙i∙e∙ty / æŋˈzaɪətɪ ; æŋˈzaɪəti /
◙noun (plural anxieties)
1. [C,U] the feeling of being very worried about something
• 焦虑，不安，担心;
【SYN】 concern
▪ [+about / over]
»There isconsiderable anxietyamong staff about job losses.
员工很担心会失业。
»There is growing public anxiety over levels of air pollution in our cities.
公众越来越担心城市中的空气污染程度。
»deep / acute / great anxiety
»The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people.
害怕失业会使人们产生严重的焦虑。
»his feelings of anxiety
他焦虑的心情
»A high level of anxiety was created by the introduction of cameras into the factory.
工厂安装了摄像头后引起了工人们高度不安。
»It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone.
与别人谈谈自己的忧虑会有帮助的。
2. [U] a feeling of wanting to do something very much
• 渴望:
»anxiety to do sth
»I nearly fell in my anxiety to get downstairs quickly.
我急匆匆地下楼，差点摔倒。
