nervous
Nervous describes a state of feeling worried, anxious, or slightly afraid about a future event or a specific situation. It often manifests as a physical sensation of tension or restlessness before performing a task or facing a challenge.
أمثلة
3 من 5I always feel nervous before a first date.
I always feel nervous before a first date.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.
اختبار سريع
She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: nervous
أمثلة
I always feel nervous before a first date.
everydayI always feel nervous before a first date.
The candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
formalThe candidate appeared nervous during the initial stages of the formal interview.
Don't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
informalDon't be so nervous; it's just a friendly game of cards!
Data suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.
academicData suggests that students become increasingly nervous as final examinations approach.
The CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.
businessThe CEO was nervous about the potential impact of the new regulations on quarterly profits.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
a nervous wreck
someone who is very upset, afraid, or worried
get on someone's nerves
to annoy or irritate someone
a bundle of nerves
an extremely anxious person
يُخلط عادةً مع
While similar, 'anxious' can also mean 'eagerly wanting something' (anxious to start), whereas 'nervous' is almost always about worry or fear.
Nervous refers to a temporary feeling of worry; neurotic refers to a long-term psychological pattern of anxiety or emotional instability.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word is most commonly followed by the prepositions 'about' (nervous about the test) or 'of' (nervous of dogs). It can describe both a temporary state and a general personality trait.
أخطاء شائعة
Many learners confuse 'nervous' with 'angry' due to false friends in Romance languages (e.g., 'nervioso' in Spanish or 'nerveux' in French can mean irritable/angry).
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of your 'nerves' as guitar strings; when you are 'nervous,' those strings are pulled too tight and start to vibrate or shake.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous,' later shifting in the 18th century to describe a state of being easily agitated.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many English-speaking cultures, it is socially acceptable to admit to being nervous before a performance or speech as a way to build rapport with an audience.
اختبار سريع
She felt very _______ about the upcoming driving test.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: nervous
قواعد ذات صلة
مفردات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
hypothesis
B1A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.
ozone
B2Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.
layer
B2A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
around
C2As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.
climate
B2Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
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