anxious/'æŋk∫əs/

a.

➊ nervous and worried about sth

➋ very much wanting to do sth or wanting it to happen; eager

a.

➊ 忧虑的，焦急的：an anxious look/face 焦虑的眼神/面容

◇[anxious about sth] George is a bit anxious about his exam. 乔治有点担心他的考试。

◇[anxious for sb] We are all anxious for you. 我们都为你担心。

◇[anxious (that) ...] He was anxious that the weather would not improve in time for the party. 他担心派对时天气不能好转。

➋ 渴望，急切[anxious (not) to do sth] Mike is anxious to improve his maths. 迈克渴望提高他的数学成绩。

◇She walked quietly, anxious not to wake anyone. 她走路静悄悄，希望不吵醒任何人。

◇[anxious for sth] They are anxious for good news. 他们企盼好消息。

常犯错误

✗ He was anxious for knowing the results.

✓ He was anxious to know the results.

✓ He was anxious for the results. 他渴望知道结果。