uneasy

美 [ʌnˈiːzi]英 [ʌnˈiːzi]
  • adj.不安的;担心的;不稳定的;忧虑的;令人不安的;心神不安的;不安稳的;不确定的;不和谐的;令人不舒服的;靠不住的

最高级: uneasiest 比较级: uneasier 派生词: uneasily adv.

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adj.

1

担心的;忧虑的;不安的
feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think that sth bad or unpleasant may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right

an uneasy laugh

不自然的大笑

He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit.

他对他们的造访明显地感到不安起来。

She felt uneasy about leaving the children with them.

把孩子托付给他们,她心里七上八下的。

2

不稳定的;靠不住的;不确定的
not certain to last; not safe or settled

an uneasy peace

不会持久的和平

The two sides eventually reached an uneasy compromise.

双方最终达成了暂时的妥协。

3

令人不安的;令人不舒服的;不安稳的
that does not enable you to relax or feel comfortable

She woke from an uneasy sleep to find the house empty.

她睡得不安稳,醒来时发现屋子里空无一人。

4

不和谐的;不协调的;矛盾的
used to describe a mixture of two things, feelings, etc. that do not go well together

an uneasy mix of humour and violence

幽默与暴力的矛盾组合

Old farmhouses and new villas stood together in uneasy proximity.

破旧的农舍与崭新的别墅比肩而立,很不协调。

5


I wondered uneasily what he was thinking.

我惴惴不安,不知他到底在想什么。

She shifted uneasily in her chair.

她忐忑不安地在椅子上移动。

His socialist views sit uneasily with his huge fortune.

他拥有大量财富,这与他的社会主义观点格格不入。

All these words describe feeling unhappy and afraid because you are thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or might have happened.以上各词均指令人不快、使人担忧。

thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or might have happened and therefore feeling unhappy and afraid指因想到令人不快的事而担心的、担忧的

worried and feeling concern about sth指担心的、忧虑的、关切的

Concerned is usually used when you are talking about a problem that affects another person, society, the world, etc., while worried can be used for this or for more personal matters.

feeling worried about sth or slightly afraid of sth指焦虑的、担忧的、惶恐的

feeling worried or nervous about sth指焦虑的、忧虑的、担心的

Worried is the most common word to describe how you feel when you are thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen. Anxious can describe a stronger feeling and is more formal. Nervous is more often used to describe how you feel before you do something very important such as an exam or an interview, or something unpleasant or difficult. Nervous can describe sb's personality: a very nervous girl is often or usually nervous, while a worried girl is worried on a particular occasion or about a particular thing. Worried describes her feelings, not her personality. Anxious may describe feelings or personality.

feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think sth bad may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right指担心的、忧虑的、不安的,尤其想到不幸的事情可能发生或不确定自己是否做得对

uneasy

频次

  • 1
    ADJ-GRADED 焦虑的;不安的;心神不定的;不自在的
    If you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger.

    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。

  • Meg shifted uneasily on her chair...

    梅格坐在椅子上焦躁不安地动来动去。

  • With a small degree of uneasiness, he pushed it open and stuck his head inside.

    他略带不安地将它推开,把头探了进去。

  • 4
    ADJ-GRADED 不确定的;无把握的
    If you are uneasy about doing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise.

    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。

  • I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again.

    想到要再次见到她,我感到极不自在。

  • 6
    ADJ-GRADED (局势或关系)不稳定的,动荡的
    If you describe a situation or relationship as uneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last.

    An uneasy calm has settled over Los Angeles...

    洛杉矶归于一种不稳定的平静之中。

  • Democracy and entrepreneurial flair often sit uneasily together...

    民主与创业才干常常不能融洽地并存。

  • 8
    ADJ (书或音乐)难懂的,晦涩的
    If you describe a book or music as uneasy, you are critical of it because it is difficult to read or listen to.

    'Rid Of Me' is harrowing, uneasy listening...

    《弃我而去》这首歌非常伤感,听起来很晦涩。

adj

1
relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort
2
socially uncomfortable;unsure and constrained in manner
awkward and reserved at parties
ill at ease among eddies of people he didn't know
was always uneasy with strangers
Synonym: awkward ill at ease(p)
3
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
farmers were uneasy until rain finally came
uneasy about his health
gave an uneasy laugh
uneasy lies the head that wears the crown
an uneasy coalition government
an uneasy calm
an uneasy silence fell on the group
4
lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
a restless night
she fell into an uneasy sleep
Synonym: restless
5
causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
spent an anxious night waiting for the test results
cast anxious glances behind her
those nervous moments before takeoff
an unquiet mind
Synonym: anxious nervous queasy unquiet

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  1. Used to describe a situation in which the people involved are uneasy .

    用于接线员有尖人员心神不安的形势。

  2. And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there .

    我对他的表现有种心神不安的感觉。

  3. She felt uneasy about leaving the children with them .

    把孩子托付给他们,她心里七上八下的。

  4. She woke from an uneasy sleep to find the house empty .

    她睡得不安稳,醒来时发现屋子里空无一人。

  5. He was beginning to feel distinctly uneasy about their visit .

    他对他们的造访明显地感到不安起来。

  6. The two sides eventually reached an uneasy compromise .

    双方最终达成了暂时的妥协。

  7. Old farmhouses and new villas stood together in uneasy proximity .

    破旧的农舍与崭新的别墅比肩而立,很不协调。

  8. There was a short period of uneasy calm after the riot .

    动乱之后是令人不安的短暂平静。

  9. She felt uneasy in the unfamiliar surroundings .

    她在陌生的环境中感到局促不安。

  10. 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。

  11. 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。

  12. 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。

  13. 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。

  14. The fighting of recent days has given way to an uneasy truce between the two sides

    最近几天的交战结束了,双方达成了暂时的休战协议。

  15. I can 't help feeling just a mite uneasy about it

    我对此不禁感到一丝不安。

  16. We were all a touch uneasy , I think

    我想我们都稍有点不自在。

  17. He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions

    他看上去焦虑不安,拒绝回答问题。

  18. 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。

  19. The uneasy coupling of fascism and conservatism spawned a new kind of political regime

    法西斯主义和保守主义这种令人不安的结合产生了一种新政权。

  20. This is an uneasy travel book .

    这本旅游手册不是很好懂。

  21. 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。

  22. In the moment of triumph I felt uneasy .

    在成功的那一刻我反而感到了不安。

  23. An uneasy calm descended on the area

    一种令人不安的平静笼罩了该地区。

  24. An uneasy calm has settled over Los Angeles

    洛杉矶归于一种不稳定的平静之中。

  25. ' Rid Of Me ' is harrowing , uneasy listening

    《弃我而去》这首歌非常伤感,听起来很晦涩。

  26. His triumph was overshadowed by an uneasy sense of foreboding .

    他的胜利因为一种令人不安的不祥预感蒙上了阴影。

  27. He sniffed , fidgeting in discomfort , uneasy at the suggestion

    他吸了吸鼻子,对这项提议感到窘迫不安,心烦意乱。

  28. There was an uneasy truce between Alex and Eric at dinner .

    晚饭时亚历克斯和埃里克暂时休战了。

  29. The young king was uneasy on the throne .

    这位年轻的国王对身居王位感到很不自在。

  30. Uneasy but eager , the whole family waited for the eggs to hatch .

    全家都是惴惴不安地又很兴奋地等候“收蚕”。