apprehension
[ˌæp.rɪ'hen.ʃən] noun uncountable
WORRY 担忧
■worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen （对未来或即将发生的不愉快之事的）忧虑，担心，恐惧•It's normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job.在开始新工作前感到有些忐忑不安是很正常的。 •There is some apprehension in the office about who the new director will be.不知谁将担任新主任，办公室里人心惶惶。
[ˌæp.rɪ'hen.ʃən] noun uncountable
CATCHING 抓住 formal
■when the police catch and arrest someone who has not obeyed the law 逮捕；拘捕•Both the army and the police were involved in the apprehension of the terrorists.军队和警方都参与了抓捕恐怖分子的行动。
[ˌæp.rɪ'hen.ʃən] noun uncountable
UNDERSTANDING 理解 formal
■when you understand something 领会；理解；懂得 |