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anx·ious /ˈæŋkʃəs/
a.
1. 焦虑的，发愁的，挂虑的(about, at)
Her parents were anxious about her poor health. 她的父母为她健康不佳而发愁。
be anxious about (或 for) sb.'s safety 为某人的安全担心
He was anxious lest he should lose the money. 他担心自己会把钱弄丢了。
They become anxious at her delay. 他们开始为她的耽搁感到焦急不安。
2. 令人焦虑的；充满焦急不安的；由忧虑引起的
many anxious days ahead 未来的许多令人忧虑的日子
3. 渴望的；急切的(for)
We were anxious for news of your safe arrival. 我们急于要知道你平安到达的消息。
We are anxious to know the result. 我们急于想知道结果如何。
He was anxious for his brother to meet you. 他渴望他的兄弟同你会面。
She was very anxious that her son should succeed. 她非常希望她儿子会成功。
[< L anxius < angere to choke, give pain] |