nervousness

英

美

n. 神经质，焦躁，胆小

BNC.11154 / COCA.13680

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 神经紧张的;担忧的;焦虑的
If someone isnervous, they are frightened or worried about something that is happening or might happen, and show this in their behaviour.
1. The party has become deeply nervous about its prospects of winning the next election...
  该党对赢得下一次选举的前景深感忧虑。
2. She described Mr Hutchinson as nervous and jumpy after his wife's disappearance.
  据她描述，哈钦森先生自从妻子失踪后变得神经兮兮、一惊一乍的。
ADJ-GRADED 神经质的;神经过敏的
Anervousperson is very tense and easily upset.
1. She was apparently a very nervous woman, and that affected her career.
  她显然是一个很神经质的女人，这一点影响了她的事业。
ADJ 神经性的;神经的
Anervousillness or condition is one that affects your emotions and your mental state.
1. The number of nervous disorders was rising in the region...
  该地区神经紊乱患者的人数在上升。
2. He developed nervous problems after people began repeatedly correcting him.
  人们开始不停地纠正他的错误，之后他的神经就出现了问题。

noun

a sensitive or highly strung temperament
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
Synonym:jitterinessjumpinessrestiveness
an uneasy psychological state
1. he suffered an attack of nerves
Synonym:nerves

Her fear of flying was more than mere nervousness; it was a real phobia.
她对飞行的害怕不仅仅是紧张而已；这是一种名副其实的恐惧症。
The words were not neatly written because of nervousness.
由于紧张字写得不工整。
His nervousness was manifest to all those present.
所有在场的人都看出了他很紧张。
Hellen tried to control her mood, but her trembling hands betrayed her nervousness.
海伦极力控制住自己的情绪，可她颤抖的双手还是暴露了内心的紧张。
He smiled to cover his nervousness.
他笑着掩饰自己的紧张情绪。
My stomach was in knotsfrom nervousness.
我的胃由于紧张而揪紧了。
Now, I'm filled with nervousness and excitement since this is the first time I write to you.
这是我第一次给你们写信，有一种既紧张又兴奋的感觉。
That can help you free from nervousness or stage fright caused by lack of experience in public speaking.
这也能有助于因为缺少公众演讲经验而紧张和怯场的情绪得到缓解。
Seeing the policemen, he covered up his nervousness.
看到警察，他掩盖了他的紧张。
My nervousness made me deliver the vital points of my address without sufficient punch
我太紧张，没能有效地传达我演说的要点。