late 14c., from rest (n.1) + -less. A general Germanic compound (Frisian restleas, Dutch rusteloos, German rastlos, Danish rastl?s). Meaning "stirring constantly, desirous of action" is attested from late 15c. Related: Restlessly; restlessness. Old English had restleas "deprived of sleep."
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. The unity of our society is threatened by troublesome and restless minorities.
我們社會(huì)的團(tuán)結(jié)遭到了一小撮滋擾生事、不安分守己的群體的威脅。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. He felt restless and dissatisfied as he drove home.
在開車回家的途中，他感到煩躁不安，很不高興。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. Marian retains a restless, youthful spirit, in search of new horizons.
瑪麗安懷著一顆年輕、不斷進(jìn)取的心去尋求新的天地。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. Hurt had spent a restless few hours on the plane from Paris.