"impatience" in Chinese (Simplified)
不耐烦
Definition
无法平静等待某事,或在事情拖延时容易感到烦躁的感觉。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或中性语境。常与“表现出”、“隐藏”或“控制”等词搭配使用。注意与“不耐烦的人”区分,这里是指情感本身。
Examples
Her impatience was clear as she tapped her foot.
她一边跺脚,**不耐烦**显而易见。
He showed impatience when the meeting started late.
会议开始晚时,他表现出**不耐烦**。
Children often have impatience during long trips.
孩子们长途旅行时常常会有**不耐烦**。
You could sense her impatience just by looking at her face.
只要看她的脸就能感觉到她的**不耐烦**。
His impatience made everyone more nervous.
他的**不耐烦**让大家更加紧张。
Waiting in long lines always tests my impatience.
排长队总是考验着我的**不耐烦**。