释义
in a state of suspense or agitation because of uncertainty about a future event
提心吊胆，焦虑不安，如坐针毡。
双语例句
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I've been on tenterhooks all week waiting for the results.
整个星期我都在坐立不安，等待结果出来。
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He was still on tenterhooks waiting for his directors' decision about the job.
他仍在紧张地等待着主管们对他的工作作出的决定。
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The movie kept us on tenterhooks for two hours.
这电影使我们如坐针毡了两个小时之久。
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He is on tenterhooks knowing that his wife is ill.
他得知老婆生病的消息后，坐卧不安。
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He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.
他对考试结果感到提心吊胆的。
近义词
in fear and trembling
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We both are, in a way. At least, I'm on bail and he's on tenterhooks, until they decide if they can make a case against either of us.
可以说我们俩都是，我在保释期，他每天焦躁不安，直到他们决定是否可以控告我们其中的一个。
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