anx‧i‧e‧ty S3 W3 / æŋzaɪəti / 名词 ( 复数形式 anxieties )

1 [可数和不可数名词] the feeling of being very worried about something 同义词 concern

anxiety about/over

There is considerable anxiety among staff about job losses.

There is growing public anxiety over levels of air pollution in our cities.

deep/acute/great anxiety

The fear of unemployment can be a source of deep anxiety to people.

his feelings of anxiety

A high level of anxiety was created by the introduction of cameras into the factory.

It can help if you discuss your anxieties with someone.

2 [不可数名词] a feeling of wanting to do something very much

anxiety to do something

I nearly fell in my anxiety to get downstairs quickly.

COLLOCATIONS

形容词

great/considerable anxiety Then began a day of great anxiety.

acute/deep/high anxiety The patient’s panic attacks are caused by acute anxiety.

constant anxiety She lives a life of constant anxiety over money and job security.

increasing/mounting anxiety There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.

public anxiety the wave of public anxiety about food safety

动词

cause/create/lead to anxiety Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.

arouse/provoke anxiety (= cause it ) The presence of Indian troops near the border has aroused considerable anxiety in neighbouring Pakistan.

feel/suffer from anxiety The child may feel anxiety about being away from home.

reduce/relieve anxiety The drug helps to reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel relaxed.

短语

a source of anxiety For many people, the primary source of anxiety is work.

somebody’s level of anxiety Patients experience high levels of anxiety at time of admission to hospital.

feelings of anxiety Having an operation naturally entails feelings of anxiety.

THESAURUS

the feeling of being worried

worry the feeling of not being happy or relaxed and thinking a lot about a problem or something that is wrong : She was sick with worry over her daughter. | the look of worry on his face

anxiety the feeling of being worried because you think that something bad has happened or will happen, and you feel that you have no control over the situation : The thought of having to give a speech filled me with anxiety. | The increase in heating costs is causing a lot of anxiety among elderly people.

concern a worried feeling – use this especially when many people are worried about a problem that affects everyone : The shortage of water is beginning to cause widespread concern.

stress the feeling of being worried all the time, for example about work or personal problems, which can make you ill or very tired : Her financial problems were causing her a lot of stress.

anguish a feeling of extreme mental suffering caused by worry : How could her parents survive the anguish of not knowing what had happened to her? | When she spoke, her voice was full of anguish.

angst a strong feeling of worry and anxiety because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation : The letter was full of teenage angst - would she ever be able to find another boyfriend? | There was much angst about the decision.