"in a lather" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 非常激动
• 紧张不安

Definition

如果某人 '非常激动'，他们因为某事非常紧张、焦虑或心烦，通常表现得很明显。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'In a lather' 在现代英语中口语化且有点老派，通常用来形容因为小事而极度紧张或激动的人。不适用于正式场合或轻微的不安。

Examples

She was in a lather before her big exam.

她在重要考试前**非常激动**。

Don't get in a lather over small mistakes.

别为小错误**紧张不安**。

He was in a lather waiting for the phone call.

他等电话时**非常激动**。

Mom always gets in a lather when we're running late.

妈妈只要我们迟到就会**非常激动**。

By the time the meeting started, she was already in a lather.

会议开始时，她已经**非常紧张**了。

There's no need to get in a lather—everything will work out.

没必要**太激动**——一切都会好的。