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frenetic

UK //frəˈnet.ɪk//US //frəˈnet̬.ɪk//

词源

源自中古法语 frénétique,进一步追溯至拉丁语 phreneticus(疯狂的),最终来自希腊语 phrenitis(脑炎,引申为疯狂)。

adjective

❶ 形容极度兴奋、疯狂或混乱的状态,通常指活动或行为因过度紧张而显得失控。

“The office was a frenetic place during the product launch.”

(产品发布期间,办公室一片忙乱。)

“She maintained a frenetic pace to meet the deadline.”

(她以疯狂的节奏赶在截止日期前完成任务。)

同义词:frantic, hectic, wild, chaotic, feverish

常见短语

frenetic activity — 指持续且混乱的高强度活动,常带有紧迫感或失控感。

“The kitchen was full of frenetic activity before the banquet.”

(宴会开始前,厨房里一片忙乱的景象。)