单词 | apprehension |
释义 | apprehension (æprɪhenʃən ) Word forms: apprehensions 1. variable noun Apprehension is a feeling of fear that something bad may happen. [formal] It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. I tensed every muscle in my body in apprehension. Synonyms: anxiety, concern, fear, worry 2. uncountable noun The apprehension of someone who is thought to be a criminal is their capture or arrest by the police. [formal] ...information leading to the apprehension of the alleged killer. [+ of] Synonyms: arrest, catching, capture, taking 3. uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] The apprehension of something is awareness and understanding of it. [formal] ...the sudden apprehension of something familiar as something alien. Synonyms: awareness, understanding, knowledge, intelligence Translations: Chinese: 忧虑 Japanese: 不安 |
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