agitation

英 /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ 　美 /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/

n. 焦虑不安；激动A state of worry or excitement that prevents calm behaviour.
n. 鼓动；抗议活动Organised efforts to persuade people to demand political or social change.
n. 搅动；摇动The action of shaking or stirring a substance.

Her agitation grew as she searched for her missing keys.

她寻找丢失的钥匙时，变得越来越焦躁。

Prolonged exposure to traffic noise may increase agitation and reduce residents' ability to concentrate at home.

长期接触交通噪声可能加剧居民的烦躁情绪，降低他们在家中的专注力。

搭配

in a state of agitation 处于焦躁状态political agitation 政治鼓动gentle agitation 轻轻搅动

通常不可数；既可指情绪不安，也可指搅动。

agitate (v.)、agitated (adj.)、agitator (n.)