anxiety

🇬🇧 UK/æŋ'zaiәti/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something uncertain or potentially threatening.

焦虑;忧虑;不安

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
anxiroot
+
etysuffix
=anxiety

Common Collocations

  • 1.anxiety disorder焦虑症
  • 2.anxiety attack焦虑发作

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt growing anxiety about the upcoming job interview tomorrow.

  • 2.

    His anxiety about failure prevented him from taking any creative risks.

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