agitation
/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5995 in the learning path
焦虑不安；激动
Definitions
n. A state of worry or excitement that prevents calm behaviour.
焦虑不安；激动
n. Organised efforts to persuade people to demand political or social change.
鼓动；抗议活动
n. The action of shaking or stirring a substance.
搅动；摇动
Example
Her agitation grew as she searched for her missing keys.
她寻找丢失的钥匙时，变得越来越焦躁。
Prolonged exposure to traffic noise may increase agitation and reduce residents' ability to concentrate at home.
长期接触交通噪声可能加剧居民的烦躁情绪，降低他们在家中的专注力。
Collocations
- in a state of agitation
- political agitation
- gentle agitation
Word family
- agitate (v.)
- agitated (adj.)
- agitator (n.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；既可指情绪不安，也可指搅动。
FAQ
- What does agitation mean?
- A state of worry or excitement that prevents calm behaviour. Organised efforts to persuade people to demand political or social change. The action of shaking or stirring a substance.
- How is agitation pronounced?
- UK /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
