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.