agitation

• 指焦虑、不安或激动的状态，也指激烈争论或骚动的情绪；还指用力搅拌或摇动某物的动作。

A noun referring to a state of nervousness, unrest, or disturbance, or the act of stirring or shaking something vigorously.

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1. State of anxiety or nervousnessB2formal

   A state of being troubled, nervous, or disturbed.

   焦虑或紧张的状态

   • His agitation was obvious as he paced back and forth.
   • She tried to hide her agitation during the interview.
   • The constant noise caused a feeling of agitation in the room.

   同义词anxietyconcerndisquietdistressnervousnessperturbationturmoilunrestupsetworry

   反义词calmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

2. Political or social unrestB2formal

   Public protest or action aimed at achieving political or social change.

   骚动

   • The workers' agitation for better wages grew louder.
   • Political agitation led to widespread demonstrations.
   • The government tried to suppress the agitation for reform.

   同义词activismcampaigningdisturbancefermentincitementprotestturmoilunrestupheaval

   反义词calmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Physical stirring or shakingC1formal

   The action of stirring or shaking something vigorously.

   搅拌

   • The agitation of the liquid helped dissolve the powder.
   • Constant agitation of the mixture is required for the reaction.
   • The machine uses mechanical agitation to blend the ingredients.

   同义词beatingchurningjoltingmixingrockingshakingstirring