Word · Frequency #25556
flustered
慌张的;激动不安的
nervous and confused; agitated
- 1.
Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.
困惑的,慌乱的,因过度混乱而惊慌的
- 2.
Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
情绪上不知所措或明显尴尬,尤其在性或浪漫情境中
- 3.
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)
慌张的,焦虑不安的;(rattled为非正式用语)
困惑的,慌乱的,因过度混乱而惊慌的;情绪上不知所措或明显尴尬,尤其在性或浪漫情境中;慌张的,焦虑不安的;(rattled为非正式用语);慌张的; 激动不安的
In use
I felt flustered when I realized I had left my wallet at home.
The flustered waiter dropped two plates as he rushed between tables.
She tried to stay calm, but her voice sounded flustered during the presentation.
be/get flustered
表示进入慌张状态。
She got flustered when asked to speak.
她被要求发言时慌了神。
flustered by/about/at something
标明慌张的原因。
He was flustered by the unexpected question.
他被这个突如其来的问题弄得慌乱。
feel flustered
强调主观感受。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
Also past participle of verb 'fluster' (transitive: to make someone nervous).
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