请解释 anxious about, anxious for, anxious to do, anxious that 之间的区别。
be anxious about(for) 表示“为某事忧虑、担心”( = be worried about):
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The parents were anxious about (for) the children's safety. 父母担心孩子们的安全。
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I'm very anxious about the result of the examinations. 我很担心考试的结果。
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She was anxious about her daughter being out so late at night. 她为女儿夜里这么晚还未回家而感到焦急不安。
有时候 be anxious for 表示“渴望某事”:
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I'm anxious for a change. 我渴望有所改变。
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Now that he has skis, Hank is anxious for snow. 汉克因为有了滑雪履,所以很渴望下雪。
be anxious to do 表示“急于做某事”:
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I'm anxious to know the result. 我急于想知道结果。
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We were anxious to know whether he had arrived safely. 我们急切想知道他是否已经安全到达。
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I'm anxious for him to succeed. 我渴望他取得成功。
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I'm anxious to hear the results of my exam. (RWRT) 我急于想听到我的考试结果。
be anxious + that 从句可用来表示“急于让别人做某事”:
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We are anxious that he (should) do his bit. 我们渴望他尽到自己本分。
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We are anxious that he (should) listen to our advice. 我们希望他听从我们的劝告。 any
any/either 见 either