来自anger古义，焦急。字母g, x 音变。

1. I believe he is most painfully anxious about Diana.

我相信他肯定非常担心黛安娜。

2. They were anxious to bring the washing in before it rained.

他们急于在下雨前把洗好的衣服收进屋子。

3. The Government is anxious to keep the whole case out of court.

政府迫切希望整件事能够在庭外解决。

4. Lloyd George was most anxious to be agreeable and pleasant.

劳埃德·乔治极力想表现得平易近人、和蔼亲切。

5. I was anxious to get him here, away from family and friends.

我急于把他带到这儿，远离家人和朋友。