“令人焦虑的事”可以用英语表达为 "something that causes anxiety" 或 "an anxiety-provoking matter/thing"。以下为更自然和常用的几种表达方式:
1、 "a source of anxiety"(焦虑的来源)
Example: "Financial problems are often a major source of anxiety for many people."(经济问题常常是许多人焦虑的主要来源。)
2、 "an anxiety-inducing situation/event"(引发焦虑的情况/事件)
Example: "Public speaking can be an anxiety-inducing event for some people."(公开演讲对某些人来说可能是引发焦虑的事件。)
3、 "a stressor"(压力源,通常指引发焦虑或压力的事物)
Example: "Work deadlines are a common stressor in modern life."(工作截止日期是现代生活中常见的压力源。)
4、 "something that makes one anxious"(让人焦虑的事)
Example: "The upcoming exam is something that makes me really anxious."(即将到来的考试真的让我很焦虑。)
如果需要一个简洁的短语,"a cause of anxiety" 也是一个不错的选择:
Example: "Uncertainty about the future is a cause of anxiety for many."(对未来的不确定性让许多人感到焦虑。)
根据语境选择最合适的表达即可!