be on tenterhooks

  1. 提心吊胆;焦虑不安;如坐针毡

网络词典

be on tenterhooks

英 bɪn ən tɛntəˈhɒks 美 bɪn ən tɛntəˈhɒks
短语动词 中文翻译:Unknown
同义词: ['be in a state of anxiety', 'be nervous', 'be on edge']

例句:

  1. 1. He was so anxious about the exam that he couldn't sleep last night.
    他对考试非常焦虑,以至于昨晚睡不着。
  2. 2. She was nervous about giving her speech in front of everyone.
    她对在所有人面前发言感到紧张。
  3. 3. The driver was on edge as they approached the bridge.
    司机紧张地接近那座桥。