anxious adjective (WORRIED)
Más ejemplos
- There was nothing in his demeanour that suggested he was anxious.
- Knots of anxious people stood waiting in the hall.
- I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.
- It's natural that you should feel anxious when you first leave home.
- As the date of his operation drew near, he became more and more anxious.
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anxious adjective (EAGER)
B2 eager to do something:
Developing countries that are anxious for hard currency can rarely afford to protect the environment.
[ + to infinitive ] I'm anxious to get home to open my presents.
[ + that ] I'm anxious that we get there on time because I don't think there'll be many seats left.
Más ejemplos
- She eased the key into the lock, anxious not to wake anyone.
- The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy.
- The universities are anxious to preserve their autonomy from central government.
- I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.
- We left early, anxious to make it back to Florence before sundown.
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