apprehension /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ noun plural apprehensions
plural apprehensions
Learner's definition of APPREHENSION
1
: fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen : a feeling of being worried about the future担心;忧虑;恐惧 [noncount]
[count]
2
formal : the act of apprehending someone or something逮捕(某人);觉察(某物): such as
a : the act of arresting someone for a crime逮捕;拘押 [noncount]
[count]
b [noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : the act of noticing and understanding something理解;领会