jitters

noun
🔊/ˈdʒɪtəz/
🔊/ˈdʒɪtərz/
(often the jitters)
[plural] (informal)
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  1. feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult(事前的)紧张不安
    • I always get the jitters before exams.我考试前总是很紧张。🔊🔊
    • Louise had pre-wedding jitters.露易丝(Louise)在婚礼前就有些紧张。
    Extra Examples
    • Waiting for an interview always gives me the jitters.等待面试总是让我感到不安。
    • We all had the jitters—we were worried we'd lose our jobs.我们都紧张不安,担心自己会失业。
    • stock market jitters about the economy股票市场对经济的不安
    Topics Feelingsc2