fuss
/fʌs/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3462 in the learning path
大惊小怪；无谓的忙乱
Definitions
n. unnecessary excitement, worry, or activity about something
大惊小怪；无谓的忙乱
v. to worry or give excessive attention to small things
瞎操心；过分关注
Example
Please don't make a fuss about a little mud.
只是一点泥巴，别大惊小怪。
Some parents fuss over minor mistakes, which may discourage children from trying unfamiliar activities.
有些家长对小错误过分操心，这可能使孩子不敢尝试陌生的活动。
Collocations
- make a fuss
- without any fuss
- fuss over someone
Word family
- fussy (adj.)
- fussiness (n.)
Usage tip
make a fuss指大惊小怪；fuss over指过分操心。
FAQ
- What does fuss mean?
- unnecessary excitement, worry, or activity about something to worry or give excessive attention to small things
- How is fuss pronounced?
- UK /fʌs/, US /fʌs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
