anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ adjective Learner's definition of ANXIOUS
[more anxious; most anxious]
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a : afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety焦虑的；不安的 -
She feels anxious and depressed.她焦虑不安，心情沮丧。
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They are anxious [=worried, concerned] about their son's health.他们很担心儿子的健康。
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People are anxious about the future.人们对未来忧心忡忡。
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They were anxious for their daughter. [=they were worried about what might happen to their daughter]他们很为女儿担心。
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He was anxious that the weather would not improve in time for the party.他担心聚会时天气仍不会好转。
b : causing or showing fear or nervousness令人焦虑的；流露出焦虑的 -
We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test.在等待宣布考试成绩时，我们经历了短暂的焦虑。
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It was an anxious night as she waited for her children to come home.那是一个让她焦虑不安的夜晚，因为她在等待孩子们回家。
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an anxious moment心急如焚的时刻
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He was waiting at the door with an anxious expression/look on his face.他一脸焦急地等在门口。
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: wanting or eager to do or have something very much especially because of fear or nervousness（尤因害怕或紧张而）迫切希望，渴望 —
often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式 -
She was anxious to succeed in school.她渴望在学校里能够出类拔萃。
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It was snowing hard and we were anxious to get home.雪下得很大，我们迫切希望回到家里。
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We were anxious to hear the results.我们急切想听到结果。
— anxiousness
noun [noncount]