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frantic

UK //ˈfræntɪk//US //ˈfræntɪk//

词源

源自中古英语 'frantik',借自古法语 'frenetique',最终来自拉丁语 'phreneticus'(精神错乱的),与希腊语 'phrenitis'(脑炎)相关。

adjective

❶ 形容极度焦虑或激动的状态,通常因为害怕、担心或时间紧迫而显得手忙脚乱。

“She was frantic with worry when her child didn't come home on time.”

(孩子没有按时回家时,她急得发疯。)

“The team made frantic efforts to finish the project before the deadline.”

(团队拼命赶工,想在截止日期前完成项目。)

同义词:frenzied, desperate, hysterical

常见短语

frantic pace — 形容极其快速或紧张的工作节奏,常因时间压力导致。

“The office was operating at a frantic pace before the product launch.”

(产品发布前,办公室以疯狂的速度运转着。)