anxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i/
UK /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.t̬i/
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焦虑, 不安, 忧虑
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.
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He felt a surge of anxiety as he waited for the test results.
他等待考试结果时感到一阵焦虑。
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Her constant anxiety about her job affected her sleep.
她对工作的持续焦虑影响了她的睡眠。
2.
焦虑症, 临床焦虑
a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
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She was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
她被诊断出患有广泛性焦虑症。
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Therapy can be very effective in managing chronic anxiety.
治疗在管理慢性焦虑症方面非常有效。