基本含义
impatient 是一个形容词，表示“不耐烦的；急躁的；焦急的”。通常用来描述一个人因等待时间过长或事情进展太慢而感到烦躁。
词性与发音
- 词性：形容词 (adjective)
- 音标：/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/
- 反义词：patient（耐心的）
常见用法结构
be impatient with someone：对某人不耐烦be impatient for something：急切盼望某事be impatient to do something：急于做某事an impatient look/gesture/voice：不耐烦的表情／手势／语气
例句
- She grew impatient after waiting for an hour.
- He was impatient with his younger brother’s slow progress.
- We are all impatient for the results of the exam.
- The children were impatient to open their presents.
- Don’t be so impatient—good things take time.
注意事项
注意不要将 impatient 与 unpatient 混淆——后者不是标准英语词汇。正确否定形式是 impatient（前缀 im- 表示“不”）。