
好词典

源自中古英语 'worien',意为'困扰'或'烦恼',与古英语 'wyrgan'(扼杀)有关。
❶ 形容人感到焦虑或不安,通常因为担心某些不好的事情会发生。这种情绪常伴随着紧张和压力。
“She looked worried when she heard the bad news.”
(听到坏消息时,她看起来很焦虑。)
“I'm worried about my exam results.”
(我很担心我的考试成绩。)
worried sick — 形容极度担心,以至于影响健康或情绪状态。
“She was worried sick when her son didn't come home on time.”
(当儿子没有按时回家时,她担心得要命。)