hand-wringing
noun/ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
/ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
[uncountable] (sometimes disapproving)- the behaviour that comes from being nervous or worried, especially when this seems excessive (= more than seems reasonable or appropriate)
（因紧张或焦虑而无意义地）扭绞双手 - The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.
这位候选人和她的支持者在等待结果的过程中经历了很多焦虑。 - hand-wringing headlines claiming that mobile phones are bad for our health
声称手机有害健康的令人揪心的头条新闻
- The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.