"in a real state" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 情绪激动
• 混乱不堪

Definition

在英式非正式用语中，这句话表示某人非常激动、紧张或处于混乱状态。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于英式英语口语，形容人情绪混乱，不用于物品。常与 'about' 连用，强调情绪。

Examples

She was in a real state after losing her phone.

她丢了手机后，**情绪激动**。

The children were in a real state when the dog ran away.

狗跑了以后，孩子们**情绪激动**。

He gets in a real state before exams.

他考试前总是**情绪激动**。

She called me, absolutely in a real state, not knowing what to do next.

她给我打电话，**情绪激动**，不知道该怎么办。

Don't worry, Dad always gets in a real state when we're late.

别担心，爸爸每次我们迟到都会**情绪激动**。

By the time I saw the kitchen, Mum was in a real state trying to cook three things at once.

我看到厨房时，妈妈正**混乱不堪**地试着同时做三道菜。