uneasiness

英 [ʌnˈiːzɪnɪs]

美 [ˌʌˈnizinəs]

n.  不自在

TEM8

BNC.21173 / COCA.16215

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 焦虑的；不安的；心神不定的；不自在的
  If you areuneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger.
  1. He said nothing but gave me a sly grin that made me feel terribly uneasy...
     他什么也没说，只是朝我狡黠地笑了笑，这让我感到极其不安。
  2. He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions...
     他看上去焦虑不安，拒绝回答问题。
  3. I had an uneasy feeling that he was going to spoil it.
     我有种不安的感觉，觉得他会把事情搞糟。
• ADJ-GRADED 不确定的；无把握的
  If you areuneasy aboutdoing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise.
  1. Richard was uneasy about how best to approach his elderly mother...
     最好如何去跟年迈的母亲谈，理查德心里没有数。
  2. Scientists feel uneasy about giving a positive answer.
     科学家们觉得很难给出一个明确的答案。
• ADJ-GRADED （局势或关系）不稳定的，动荡的
  If you describe a situation or relationship asuneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last.
  1. An uneasy calm has settled over Los Angeles...
     洛杉矶归于一种不稳定的平静之中。
  2. The uneasy alliance between these two men offered a glimmer of hope...
     两人之间不够稳固的联合给了人们一线希望。
  3. There is an uneasy relationship between us and the politicians.
     我们和那些政治家之间的关系很不稳固。
• ADJ （书或音乐）难懂的，晦涩的
  If you describe a book or music asuneasy, you are critical of it because it is difficult to read or listen to.
  1. 'Rid Of Me' is harrowing, uneasy listening...
     《弃我而去》这首歌非常伤感，听起来很晦涩。
  2. This is an uneasy travel book.
     这本旅游手册不是很好懂。
  3. ...an uneasy mix of thudding bass, drums and screaming guitar.
     沉闷的贝司声、鼓声和尖利的吉他声胡乱混杂在一起

英英释义

noun

• inability to rest or relax or be still
  Synonym:restlessnessqueasiness
• the trait of seeming ill at ease
  Synonym:disquietunease
• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
  Synonym:self-consciousnessuncomfortableness
• feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
  Synonym:edginessinquietudedisquietude
• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
  Synonym:malaiseunease

双语例句

• And even now I sometimes feel the same uneasiness and disquietude.
  直到现在，我还能时常感受到同样的忧虑和不安。
• When Dad came home, he noticed my uneasiness and asked me what had happened.
  当父亲回家时，他注重到我的不安，因而询问我发生了什么事。
• The news gave him uneasiness.
  那消息令他不安。
• "Really?" answered Edmond, with a smile which had in it traces of slight uneasiness.
  “真的吗？”爱德蒙虽微笑着回答，但微笑里却流露出一点的不安。
• Instead, the uneasiness I felt stemmed from something lurking in his cellar.
  实际上，他地窖里的某些东西才是不安的来源。
• He felt some uneasiness the first time he asked her out on a date.
  第一次约她出去的时候，他觉得有点不安。
• He studied the summer-resort posters, lest he have to acquaintances and expose his uneasiness.
  他仔细端详避署旅游的招贴画，免得见到熟人说话，露出他的不安。
• Her secret source of uneasiness was Tommy.
  她的不安的内部根源是汤米。
• The whisky erased any, uneasiness and soon we were chatting as old friends.
  威士忌酒消除了一切拘束，我们很快便像老朋友似地聊开了。
• A mixture of uneasiness and worry, as if you can feel your own heart beat.
  不安和担忧的混合情绪，就好像你能听到自己的心跳一样。