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单词 anxious
释义 anx·ious
\ˈaŋ(k)shəs, ˈaiŋ-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin anxius, from angere to strangle, distress — more at anger
1. : characterized by extreme uneasiness of mind about some contingency : experiencing a sense of brooding fear : apprehensive, worried
 < wounded by the disapproval of … her friends and anxious for the future — R.M.Lovett >
 < a timid young woman, not used to cities, anxious about small things — Leslie Rees >
2. : characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety : worrying
 < two anxious days followed while the ship was being loaded — T.B.Costain >
 < bid my anxious fears subside — William Williams >
3. : characterized by strong earnest desire : ardently wishing
 < a kindhearted landlord ever anxious to ameliorate the condition of the poor — Anthony Trollope >
Synonyms: see afraid, eager
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