trepidation
意味: A feeling of fear or nervous apprehension about something that may happen; anxious uncertainty about a forthcoming event or situation.
Trepidation implies anticipatory anxiety rather than immediate terror. It is milder than 'dread' but more formal than 'nervousness.' The word almost always refers to feelings about future events — one approaches something with trepidation. It is common in journalism, particularly when describing public or market reactions to policy changes, elections, or economic forecasts.
例文
- Investors approached the quarterly results with considerable trepidation after the profit warning. 在利润预警之后,投资者怀着相当大的不安迎接季度业绩的公布。Los inversores afrontaron los resultados trimestrales con considerable inquietud tras la alerta de beneficios.業績予想の下方修正を受け、投資家たちはかなりの不安を抱えて四半期決算に臨んだ。실적 경고 이후, 투자자들은 상당한 불안감을 안고 분기 실적 발표에 임했다.
- She opened the exam envelope with trepidation, scarcely daring to look at the results. 她战战兢兢地打开考试信封,几乎不敢看结果。Abrió el sobre del examen con trepidación, sin atreverse apenas a mirar los resultados.彼女はおそるおそる試験の封筒を開け、結果を見る勇気がなかなか出なかった。그녀는 조마조마한 마음으로 시험 봉투를 열었고, 차마 결과를 볼 용기가 나지 않았다.
- There was widespread trepidation among staff about the proposed restructuring of the department. 关于拟议中的部门重组,员工中弥漫着广泛的不安情绪。Reinaba una amplia inquietud entre el personal por la reestructuración propuesta del departamento.提案された部門再編について、スタッフの間に広範な不安が広がっていた。제안된 부서 구조조정에 대해 직원들 사이에 광범위한 불안감이 퍼져 있었다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: journalism, literary, general
トーン: anxious
起源と歴史
From Latin trepidatio meaning agitation or alarm, from trepidare (to tremble or be agitated). Entered English in the late 15th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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