1. anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
擔心的，憂慮的，害怕（壞事）會發生的
She felt apprehensive about the upcoming job interview.
她對即將到來的工作面試感到憂心忡忡。
He was apprehensive that the news would upset his family.
他擔心這個消息會讓他的家人難過。
Apprehensive Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
apprehensive
adjective
快速理解
What does "Apprehensive" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Apprehensive"?
形容對未來可能發生的壞事感到焦慮或恐懼。
- 1
對未來感到焦慮
EN: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
翻譯: 對可能發生的壞事或不愉快感到焦慮或恐懼。
- 2
對結果感到擔憂
EN: worried about the outcome of a future event.
翻譯: 對未來事件的結果感到擔憂。
- 3
因不確定性而緊張
EN: uneasy due to uncertainty or lack of information.
翻譯: 因情況不明或缺乏資訊而感到不安。
- 4
對潛在危險警覺
EN: alert to potential danger or difficulty.
翻譯: 對潛在的危險或困難保持警覺。
小提醒：注意：'apprehensive' 強調的是對『未來可能發生之事』的負面預感，而非當下的驚恐。它與描述當下極度恐懼的 'terrified' 程度不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Apprehensive" in English）
How to pronounce "Apprehensive" in English?"Apprehensive" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Apprehensive" from YouTube Videos
Nicholas Negroponte: The vision behind One Laptop Per Child
TED
“Now, at the time, I think it's fair to say that 80 percent of the teachers were -- let me say, apprehensive.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Apprehensive"?How does "Apprehensive" change by context?
2. quick to understand or perceive; discerning
有理解力的，有洞察力的
The apprehensive student quickly grasped the complex theory.
那位有悟性的學生迅速掌握了這個複雜的理論。
3. showing a nervous anticipation or fear
表現出緊張的預期或恐懼的
There was an apprehensive silence in the room as they waited for the results.
當他們等待結果時，房間裡瀰漫著一種憂慮的沉默。
She gave him an apprehensive glance before entering the dark alley.
在走進黑暗的巷子前，她擔憂地看了他一眼。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Apprehensive"?How to make natural sentences with "Apprehensive"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| apprehensive + about + noun/gerund | 對…感到憂慮、擔心 | She was apprehensive about the upcoming surgery. (她對即將到來的手術感到憂慮。) |
| apprehensive + of + noun/gerund | 對…感到恐懼、害怕（較正式） | He was apprehensive of being left alone in the dark. (他害怕被獨自留在黑暗中。) |
| apprehensive + that + clause | 擔心…（某件事會發生） | The teacher was apprehensive that the students might not understand the complex topic. (老師擔心學生可能無法理解這個複雜的主題。) |
| feel/look/sound + apprehensive | 感到/看起來/聽起來憂心忡忡 | He sounded apprehensive when he called to discuss the results. (他打電話討論結果時，聽起來憂心忡忡。) |
| deeply/understandably + apprehensive | 深感/可以理解地憂慮 | Investors are deeply apprehensive about the market volatility. (投資者對市場波動深感憂慮。) |
用法說明
How is "Apprehensive" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Apprehensive"?
apprehensive about doing vs apprehensive to do
- apprehensive about + V-ing 是最常見且自然的結構，用來描述對某個具體、即將發生的行動或情境感到憂慮。
- apprehensive to + V 在文法上可以接受，但使用頻率遠低於
about doing，聽起來較為正式或書面化。 - 在大多數日常及正式情境中，使用 apprehensive about doing 都是最安全、最不會出錯的選擇。
- 當後面接名詞或名詞片語時，只能使用 apprehensive about + N。 EN: She was apprehensive about starting her new job in a foreign country. 翻譯: 她對於在國外開始新工作感到憂心忡忡。
EN:He felt apprehensive to voice his disagreement in the meeting.
翻譯:他對於在會議中表達不同意見感到有些顧慮。
總結建議
建議優先使用 apprehensive about doing 來表達對某事的憂慮，這是最自然且通用的說法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Apprehensive" and similar words?How to choose "Apprehensive" vs alternatives?
apprehensive vs anxious
「apprehensive」強調對未來特定壞事的預感與憂慮；「anxious」則更廣泛，可指對不確定結果的強烈擔憂或臨床上的焦慮。
apprehensive vs fearful
「apprehensive」是對未來可能性的憂慮；「fearful」則是對當下或具體威脅的強烈恐懼。
apprehensive vs worried
「apprehensive」帶有更正式、更強烈的預感色彩；「worried」是更通用、日常的擔心。
口語用法
How is "Apprehensive" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Apprehensive"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述自己或他人當下的感受，使對話更生動。 EN: I have to admit, I'm a bit apprehensive about the presentation tomorrow. 翻譯: 我得承認，我對明天的報告有點忐忑不安。
EN:She said she was apprehensive but willing to give it a try.
翻譯:她說她雖然感到憂慮，但願意試試看。
語氣強調
常與程度副詞連用，如 "really"、"so"、"incredibly"，來加強擔憂或緊張的情緒。 EN: I'm really apprehensive about letting the kids go alone. 翻譯: 我對於讓孩子們自己去這件事真的非常擔心。
EN:He seemed so apprehensive before the interview that we tried to calm him down.
翻譯:面試前他看起來如此焦慮，以至於我們試著安撫他。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可用來描述一種模糊的負面預感，作為對話中的填充。 EN: It's just... I'm apprehensive, you know? Like something might go wrong. 翻譯: 就是...我總有點不祥的預感，你懂嗎？好像會出什麼差錯。
EN:Well, I feel apprehensive — not scared, just cautious.
翻譯:嗯，我感到有些不安——不是害怕，只是比較謹慎。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，建議使用更精確的詞彙，如 "anxious"、"concerned"、"wary" 或 "trepidation"，以替代較口語化的 "apprehensive"，使語氣更為客觀嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Apprehensive"?What fixed phrases with "Apprehensive" should I remember?
apprehensive about
apprehensive about [noun/gerund]
對（某事）感到憂慮、擔心
apprehensive of
apprehensive of [noun/gerund]
對（某事物，常指潛在危險）感到恐懼、戒懼
feel apprehensive
feel apprehensive
感到憂慮不安
increasingly apprehensive
increasingly apprehensive
越來越感到憂慮
an apprehensive look
an apprehensive look/expression
憂慮的神色／表情
an apprehensive silence
an apprehensive silence
充滿不安的沉默
apprehensive by nature
apprehensive by nature
天性憂慮、生性多慮
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Apprehensive"?Which "Apprehensive" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I feel very anxious about the upcoming exam.
✓I feel very apprehensive about the upcoming exam.
雖然 'anxious' 和 'apprehensive' 都表示擔憂，但 'apprehensive' 更強調對未來可能發生的壞事感到不安或恐懼，而 'anxious' 的範圍更廣，可能包含一般的焦慮或緊張。當明確指對特定未來事件的恐懼性預感時，用 'apprehensive' 更精確。
×I am apprehensive of the results.
✓I am apprehensive about the results.
'Apprehensive' 最常見的介系詞搭配是 'about'，用來引出擔憂的對象或事情。'Apprehensive of' 雖然偶爾可見，但並非標準或常見用法，可能會讓母語者聽起來不自然。應優先使用 'apprehensive about'。
×I'm apprehensive to give a speech because my hands shake.
✓I'm nervous about giving a speech because my hands shake.
'Apprehensive' 強調的是心理上對未來壞結果的『恐懼』或『不祥預感』。而 'nervous' 則更常描述因壓力、興奮或缺乏經驗引起的生理或情緒上的『緊張』（如手抖、心跳加速）。例句描述的是生理緊張反應，用 'nervous' 更合適。
×I am apprehesive about the changes.
✓I am apprehensive about the changes.
單字拼寫錯誤。正確拼法是 'apprehensive'，中間是 'hen'，不是 'he'。記住詞根 'apprehend'（理解；逮捕）有助於正確拼寫。
×We are apprehensive for the storm to hit.
✓We are apprehensive that the storm will hit.
'Apprehensive' 不能接 'for + object + to-infinitive' 的結構。正確的句型是：1) 'apprehensive about + noun/gerund'，或 2) 'apprehensive that + clause'（表達擔憂的具體內容）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Apprehensive"?What are tense/participle forms of "Apprehensive"?