n. 焦虑，忧虑,切望，渴望,令人焦虑的事,挂念
anxiety可以用作名词
anxiety的基本意思是“焦虑,着急(的情绪)”,指因悬而未决或吉凶难卜的事而引起的焦虑与紧张不安,也可指因即将到来的灾难或不幸而产生的恐惧与忧虑。anxiety作“令人着急、焦虑的事”解,是可数名词,引申可表示为某事焦虑,常译成“渴望,热望”,是不可数名词。
anxiety后可接由that引导的同位语从句,从句中的谓语动词多用“should+动词原形”, should有时可省略。
anxiety用作名词的用法例句
It proved difficult to disguise his anxiety.他的焦虑难以掩饰。
They show great anxiety concerning their retirement allowance.他们对自己的养老金问题显得十分焦虑。
This has caused us much anxiety.这事使我们极为担心。
1、He has exhibited symptoms of anxiety and overwhelming worry.
他表现出焦躁不安和过度忧虑的症状。
2、He had shouted down the phone at her, beside himself with anxiety.
他焦急万分地对着电话那头的她大喊大叫。
3、For a few brief minutes we forgot the anxiety and anguish.
短短几分钟我们就忘记了焦虑与苦恼。