jitters
noun /ˈdʒɪtəz/
/ˈdʒɪtərz/
(often the jitters)
[plural] (informal)- feelings of being anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult
（事前的）紧张不安 - I always get the jitters before exams.
我考试前总是很紧张。 - Louise had pre-wedding jitters.
路易丝有婚前紧张症。
Topics Feelingsc2- Waiting for an interview always gives me the jitters.
等待面试总是让我紧张不安。 - We all had the jitters—we were worried we'd lose our jobs.
我们都紧张不安，担心自己会失业。 - stock market jitters about the economy
股票市场对经济的不安
- I always get the jitters before exams.