新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

uneasy

英  [ʌnˈiːzi]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1不安的

    If you are uneasy, you feel anxious, afraid, or embarrassed, because you think that something is wrong or that there is danger.

    近义词

    uncomfortable

    双语例句

    例:

    He said nothing but gave me a sly grin that made me feel terribly uneasy.

    他什么也没说,只朝我狡黠地咧嘴一笑,令我感到极为不安。

    例:

    He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions.

    他看起来心神不安,并且拒绝回答问题。

    2不确信的

    If you are uneasy about doing something, you are not sure that it is correct or wise.

    双语例句

    例:

    Richard was uneasy about how best to approach his elderly mother.

    理查德不知道如何才能更好地向年迈的母亲开口。

    3不稳定的

    If you describe a situation or relationship as uneasy, you mean that the situation is not settled and may not last.

    双语例句

    例:

    An uneasy calm has settled over Los Angeles.

    一种暂时的平静笼罩了洛杉矶。

    例:

    There is an uneasy relationship between us and the politicians.

    我们与政客之间有种不稳定的关系。