Trepidation



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.恐惧, 惶恐
• ［英］ n.恐惧, 惶恐 ( timorous uncertain agitation)
• ［记］ trep ( 害怕) +id+ation -> 害怕, 胆小;
• ［同］ 同根词: intrepid ( 无畏的)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin trepidation-, trepidatio, from trepidare to tremble, from trepidus agitated; probably akin to Old English thrafian to urge, push, Greek trapein to press grapes
• Date: 1605
• 1. archaic a tremulous motion ; tremor
• 2. timorous uncertain agitation ; apprehension <trepidation about starting a new job>
• Synonyms: see fear

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