impatiently
UK/'aʊtpeɪʃ(ə)nt/US
B2
Definitions
adv.
In an impatient, restless way
不耐烦地，急躁地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimpatientnot, opposite of
+
-lyin the manner of
=impatiently
impatient + -ly = adverb: in an impatient manner.
Common Collocations
- 1.wait impatiently不耐烦地等待
- 2.check impatiently不耐烦地检查
- 3.tap impatiently不耐烦地敲击
Example Sentences
- 1.
He glanced impatiently at his watch.
- 2.
"Hurry up," she said impatiently.