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anx·i·e·ty /æŋˈzaɪətɪ/
n.
1. 焦虑，挂虑
cause sb. great anxiety 使某人焦虑不已
wait with anxiety for a doctor to arrive 焦急地等待医生到来
There was much anxiety about the future of these theatres. 人们对这些剧院的前途忧心忡忡。
We all felt anxiety when the prairie fire came close to town. 当草原大火快要延烧到市镇时，我们都感到焦急不安。
Harry came in, his face drawn in anxiety. 满脸愁容的哈里走了进来。
2. 令人焦虑的事；焦虑原因
After listening to his advice she had no more anxieties. 听了他的忠告，她不再焦虑。
3. 渴望，热望
The teacher praised him for his anxiety for knowledge. 老师称赞他求知欲强。
sb.'s anxiety to succeed 某人想取得成功的急切心情
4. 【心】焦虑
anxiety disorder 焦虑症
anxiety hysteria 焦虑性癔症
anxiety neurosis 焦虑性神经症
[< L anxietas < anxius; 见 ANXIOUS] |