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单词 apprehensive
释义
apprehensive
(æprɪhensɪv )
adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
People are still terribly apprehensive about the future. [+ about]
Synonyms: anxious, concerned, worried, afraid  
apprehensively graded adverb [ADVERB with verb]
I waited apprehensively for him to comment.
Collocations:
initially apprehensive
My friends and family were supportive, although my dad was initially apprehensive because he's a priest!
The Sun
I was initially apprehensive about being forced to make a decision with little to no prior knowledge of the candidates or the parties.
Times, Sunday Times
Though initially apprehensive about her entering into the acting profession, her parents were very supportive.
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The band members were initially apprehensive that the mainly underground label would be able to promote them adequately, but they were eager to begin work on new material.
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Gaga was initially apprehensive while recording on set, which led her to review the satirical nature of the show to get a better understanding on how to perform.
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Translations:
Chinese: 忧虑的
Japanese: 心配して
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