nervous

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ If someone is nervous, they are frightened or worried about something that is happening or might happen, and show this in their behaviour. 神經緊張的
The party has become deeply nervous about its prospects of winning the next election. 該黨對其贏得下一屆大選的前景極其緊張。
2. nervouslyADV 神經緊張地[ADV with v]
Brunhilde stood up nervously as the men came into the room. 那些人進屋時佈倫希爾德緊張地站了起來。
3. ADJ A nervous person is very tense and easily upset. 神經質的
She was apparently a very nervous woman, and that affected her career. 她顯然是個很神經質的女人，這影響到了她的事業。
4. ADJ A nervous illness or condition is one that affects your emotions and your mental state. 神經性的[ADJ n]
The number of nervous disorders was rising in the region. 該地區神經紊亂的病例數正在上陞。

Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.
I thought I would remain calm , but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera , I became very nervous.
There were a few nervous giggles from people in the audience .
The stock market's recent seesaw movements have made many investors nervous.
I was nervous on my first day at college , but I was reassured to see some friendly faces .