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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。
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。)
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。)