nervous /ˈnɚvəs/ adjective Learner's definition of NERVOUS
1 [more nervous; most nervous]
a : having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen紧张不安的;焦虑的 -
She is/feels nervous about her job interview.她对自己的工作面试感到焦虑不安。
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All this waiting is making me nervous.这种等待让我紧张。
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He gave a nervous glance at the clock.他紧张地看了一眼钟。
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a nervous smile忐忑不安的微笑
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Before the wedding the bride's father was a nervous wreck. [=he was extremely nervous]婚礼开始前新娘的父亲紧张得不得了。
b : often or easily becoming worried and afraid about what might happen神经质的 c : causing someone to feel worried and afraid : making someone nervous令人担心的 2
always used before a noun : of or relating to the nerves in your body神经系统的 : caused by or affected by nerves由神经紧张引起的 -
He walked around with a nervous twitch.他走来走去,焦躁不安地抽搐。
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He had a nervous habit of pulling at his hair.他紧张时习惯扯自己的头发。
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The boy has a lot of nervous energy.这个男孩子精力充沛。
— nervousness
noun [noncount]