jit·ters
noun/ˈdʒɪtəz/
/ˈdʒɪtərz/
(often the jitters)
[plural] (informal)- feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult
(事前的)紧张不安 - I always get the jitters before exams.
我考试前总是很紧张。 - Louise had pre-wedding jitters.
路易丝有婚前的紧张情绪。
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc2- Waiting for an interview always gives me the jitters.
等待面试总是让我感到紧张。 - We all had the jitters—we were worried we'd lose our jobs.
我们都紧张不安,担心自己会失业。 - stock market jitters about the economy
股市对经济感到不安
- I always get the jitters before exams.