[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]忧虑;焦虑;不安Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
[also N in pl]
Her voice was full of anxiety...
她的声音满是焦虑不安。
Many editorials express their anxieties about the economic chaos in the country.
许多社论对该国经济的混乱状况表示忧虑。
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anx·iety★/æŋˈzaɪəti; NAmEæŋˈzaɪəti/noun(pluralanx·ieties)1★[uncountable ]anxiety(about/over sth) the state of feeling nervous or worried that sth bad is going to happen 焦虑;忧虑◆acute/intense/deep anxiety非常╱极度╱深深的忧虑◆Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety.有些住院病人十分焦虑不安。2★[countable ]a worry or fear about sth 担心;忧虑;害怕◆If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor.你要是担心自己的健康,就把忧虑告诉医生吧。3[uncountable ]a strong feeling of wanting to do sth or of wanting sth to happen 渴望anxietyto do sth ◆the candidate's anxiety to win the vote候选人对选举胜利的渴望anxietyfor sth ◆the people's anxiety for the war to end人民对结束战争的渴望anxietyanxietiesanx·iety/æŋˈzaɪəti; NAmEæŋˈzaɪəti/
1[countable, uncountable] the feeling of being very worried about somethingSYN concernanxiety about/over There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses. There is growing public anxiety over levels of air pollution in our cities.deep/acute/great anxiety The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people. his feelings of anxiety A high level of anxiety was created by the introduction of cameras into the factory. It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone.2[uncountable] a feeling of wanting to do something very muchanxiety to do something I nearly fell in my anxiety to get downstairs quickly.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgreat/considerable anxiety· Then began a day of great anxiety.acute/deep/high anxiety· The patient's panic attacks are caused by acute anxiety.constant anxiety· She lives a life of constant anxiety over money and job security.increasing/mounting anxiety· There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.public anxiety· the wave of public anxiety about food safetyverbscause/create/lead to anxiety· Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.arouse/provoke anxiety (=cause it)· The presence of Indian troops near the border has aroused considerable anxiety in neighbouring Pakistan.feel/suffer from anxiety· The child may feel anxiety about being away from home.reduce/relieve anxiety· The drug helps to reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel relaxed.phrasesa source of anxiety· For many people, the primary source of anxiety is work.somebody's level of anxiety· Patients experience high levels of anxiety at time of admission to hospital.feelings of anxiety· Having an operation naturally entails feelings of anxiety.
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anxieties[599]
焦虑(86%),担心(8%),渴望(6%)
n.焦虑;渴望;挂念;令人焦虑的事
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