anxious
adj
1 ~ (about/for sb/sth) feeling anxiety; worried; uneasy 忧虑的; 担忧的; 不安的
an anxious mother 焦虑不安的母亲
I am very anxious about my son's health. 我非常担心儿子的健康.
He was anxious for his family, who were travelling abroad. 他担心在国外旅行的家眷.
2 [attrib 作定语]
causing anxiety 引起忧虑的; 令人担心的
We had a few anxious moments before landing safely. 我们在安全著陆以前, 感到阵阵忧虑.
3 ~ for sth/(for sb) to do sth/that... strongly wishing sth; eager for sth 渴望某事物; 急切想要某事物
anxious for their safety 悬望他们平安无事
anxious to meet you/for his brother to meet you 渴望见到你[他的弟弟见到你]
They were anxious that aid should be sent promptly. 他们盼望援助物品迅速送到.
feel that they have not received adequate treatment unless they are able to carry home with them some tangible remedy in the shape of a bottle of medicine,