"in a dither" in Chinese (Simplified)
慌乱焦虑不安
Definition
当你 "in a dither" 时,你感到紧张、困惑或者不知所措,尤其是在压力大的情况下。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"In a dither" 是英式英语中非正式、较老派的表达,用于指情绪上的焦虑或犹豫。不要与“in a hurry”(赶时间)混淆,其侧重情绪混乱。
Examples
She was in a dither about what to wear to the party.
她为参加派对应该穿什么而感到**慌乱**。
He got in a dither when he lost his phone.
他丢了手机后变得很**慌乱**。
Don’t get in a dither over small problems.
别因为小问题而**慌乱**。
She’s always in a dither before big exams.
她在重要考试前总是很**慌乱**。
Don’t mind Tom—he gets in a dither over the tiniest things.
别理汤姆——他会为很小的事情**慌乱**。
I was in a dither when my boss called me unexpectedly.
老板突然打电话给我时,我一下子**慌乱**了。