uneager to do sth
She was uneager to leave the house.
她不愿意离开房子。
不安
uneasy
lacking interest or spirit or animation
He was uneager to speak in public, often avoiding the spotlight.
他在公众场合发言感到不安，经常避开聚光灯。
用法提示：形容词，表示'不安'的状态，与不定式短语连用
She felt uneager about the trip, worrying about the long flight.
她对这次旅行感到不安，担心长途飞行。
用法提示：形容词，表示'不安'的情感，与介词短语连用
The students were uneager to take the exam, dreading the difficult questions.
学生们对参加考试感到不安，害怕难题。
用法提示：形容词，表示'不安'的状态，与不定式短语连用
She was uneager to leave the house.
她不愿意离开房子。
He is uneager about the upcoming exam.
他对即将到来的考试感到不安。
They are uneager for change.
他们对变化不热心。
grammar · medium
易错句子She uneager to participate.
正确表达She is uneager to participate.
英语中形容词作表语时需要加系动词be，汉语无此结构，因此学习者常遗漏。
grammar · medium
易错句子I felt very uneager about the exam.
正确表达I felt very uneasy about the exam.
汉语'不安'对应'uneasy'，而'uneager'意为'不热切'，两者含义不同，容易混淆。
Uninterested 表示缺乏兴趣，而 uneager 强调缺乏热情或主动性，但两者可互换使用；uninterested 更常见。
Reluctant 指因不情愿而犹豫或拖延，侧重主观抗拒；uneager 侧重缺乏热情，但不一定抗拒。
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