“焦躁”常见的英文表达有 “restless”、“anxious” 或 “fidgety”,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
Restless:侧重于描述内心不安、无法平静的状态,常带有一种烦躁和想要改变现状的冲动。例如:He felt restless and couldn't concentrate on his work.(他感到焦躁不安,无法集中精力工作。)
Anxious:强调因担忧、紧张而产生的焦躁情绪,更侧重于心理上的不安。例如:She was anxious about the upcoming exam.(她对即将到来的考试感到焦躁不安。)
Fidgety:着重指身体上表现出坐立不安、小动作不断等焦躁的外在行为。例如:The child was so fidgety in class that the teacher had to remind him several times.(这孩子在课上特别焦躁,老师不得不提醒他好几次。 )