anxiety
含义: A feeling of worry or nervousness
The word 'anxiety' refers to a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It can range from normal worry to a clinical disorder that significantly impacts daily life. People experience anxiety before exams, interviews, or major life events. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions.
例句
- She felt a wave of anxiety before her job interview. 面试前她感到一阵焦虑。Sintió una ola de ansiedad antes de su entrevista de trabajo.就職面接の前に不安の波を感じました。그녀는 취업 면접 전에 불안감이 밀려왔습니다.
- Many students suffer from exam anxiety. 许多学生患有考试焦虑症。Muchos estudiantes sufren de ansiedad por los exámenes.多くの学生が試験不安に悩んでいます。많은 학생들이 시험 불안에 시달리고 있습니다.
- His anxiety about the future kept him awake at night. 他对未来的焦虑让他夜不能寐。Su ansiedad sobre el futuro lo mantenía despierto por la noche.将来への不安で夜眠れませんでした。미래에 대한 불안 때문에 밤에 잠을 이룰 수 없었습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'anxietatem' meaning 'anguish, distress', from 'anxius' (uneasy, troubled), from 'angere' (to choke, squeeze, torment). Related to 'anger', 'anguish', and 'angina'. All share the root sense of constriction.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'anxietas' derived from 'angere' meaning 'to choke or squeeze.' The physical sensation of anxiety - tight chest, difficulty breathing - reflects this original meaning of constriction.
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