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agitated

UK //ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd//US //ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'agitare'(意为搅动、使不安),通过法语 'agiter' 进入英语,最初指物理上的摇动,后引申为情绪上的不安。

adjective

❶ 形容人感到焦虑不安或情绪激动,通常表现为坐立不安、说话急促或动作慌乱。

“She became agitated when she couldn't find her passport.”

(找不到护照时,她变得焦躁不安。)

“The loud noises made the baby agitated and he started crying.”

(巨大的噪音让婴儿烦躁不安,他开始哭闹。)

同义词:restless, nervous, disturbed

常见短语

agitated depression — 一种抑郁症的表现形式,患者同时表现出极度焦虑和抑郁情绪。

“The doctor diagnosed him with agitated depression due to his constant pacing and sadness.”

(医生诊断他患有激越性抑郁症,因为他不停地踱步且情绪低落。)