frenetic

fri'netik

托福GRE Collins 1

s excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

a. 发狂的, 狂热的
n. 发狂者

Collins 星级

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

frenetic 的词根是 fren-，来源于拉丁语 freneticus，意为“疯狂的”。词缀 -etic 使其形容词化，表示“跟……相关的”。结合起来就是“与疯狂相关的”。

例句

1. The frenetic pace of city life can be overwhelming at times.

城市生活的快节奏有时会让人感到不知所措。

2. During the holiday season, shopping malls are often frenetic with crowds.

在节假日期间，购物中心常常人山人海，十分繁忙。

3. His frenetic energy made the party lively and fun.

他充沛的精力使得派对热闹而有趣。