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worrying

UK //ˈwʌr.i.ɪŋ//US //ˈwɝː.i.ɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'worien'(使烦恼),与古英语 'wyrgan'(扼杀)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 令人担忧的,指某事让人感到不安或焦虑,通常描述可能带来负面结果的情况或趋势。

“The worrying increase in pollution levels has alarmed scientists.”

(污染水平的令人担忧的增长让科学家们感到警觉。)

“She gave him a worrying look when he mentioned the accident.”

(当他提到事故时,她给了他一个担忧的眼神。)

同义词:concerning, disturbing, alarming

noun

❶ 担忧的行为或状态,指持续感到焦虑或不安的心理活动。

“Constant worrying can lead to health problems.”

(持续的担忧可能导致健康问题。)

“Her worrying about the exam kept her awake all night.”

(她对考试的担忧让她整晚睡不着。)

同义词:anxiety, concern, unease

常见短语

no worrying — 表示不必担心,用于安慰他人不要为某事焦虑。

“No worrying, everything will be fine.”

(别担心,一切都会好起来的。)