hand-wringing
noun /ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
/ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
[uncountable] (sometimes disapproving)- the behaviour that comes from being nervous or worried, especially when this seems excessive (= more than seems reasonable or appropriate)
手：由于紧张或担心而引起的行为，尤其是当这种行为看起来过度时（比合理或适当的情况还多） - The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.
候选人和她的支持者在等待结果时经历了许多绝望。 - hand-wringing headlines claiming that mobile phones are bad for our health
声称手机对我们的健康有害的令人绝望的标题
- The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.