trepidation
US /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtrep.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
1.
忐忑, 不安, 恐惧
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
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He felt a sense of trepidation as he approached the stage.
他走上舞台时感到一阵忐忑不安。
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There was some trepidation about the upcoming exams.
对即将到来的考试有些忐忑。