26
4
I’m anxious to hear about your new boyfriend.
I can’t wait to hear about your new boyfriend.
I am anxious to see how British people celebrate Christmas.
I’m longing to see how British people celebrate Christmas.
If you are
anxious
to do something, you want to do it in order to improve a (difficult or
unpleasant) situation: ‘We are anxious that people are informed of the truth of the matter.’ ‘The
police are anxious to speak to anyone who witnessed the accident.’
If you simply have a strong desire to do something, you are
keen/eager/longing/dying
to do it, or
you
cannot wait
to do it: ‘I can’t wait to get out of these wet clothes.’
5
Most unemployed people are anxious for finding work.
Most unemployed people are anxious to find work.
Dostları ilə paylaş: