anxiously
/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3687 in the learning path
焦虑地；担忧地
Definitions
adv. In a worried or nervous way.
焦虑地；担忧地
adv. With a strong desire for something to happen.
急切地
Example
He waited anxiously outside while the vet examined his cat.
兽医检查他的猫时，他在外面焦急地等候。
Many graduates anxiously await job offers as competition for entry-level positions continues to increase.
随着初级岗位的竞争持续加剧，许多毕业生焦急地等待录用通知。
Collocations
- wait anxiously
- look anxiously at
- anxiously await
Word family
- anxious (adj.)
- anxiety (n.)
Synonyms
- nervously
- uneasily
Antonyms
- calmly
Usage tip
常含担忧色彩；纯粹高兴地期待多用eagerly。
FAQ
- What does anxiously mean?
- In a worried or nervous way. With a strong desire for something to happen.
- How is anxiously pronounced?
- UK /ˈæŋkʃəsli/, US /ˈæŋkʃəsli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
