"perception, comprehension," late 14c., from Old French apprehension or directly from Latin apprehensionem (nominative apprehensio), noun of action from past participle stem of apprehendere (see apprehend). Sense of "seizure on behalf of authority" is 1570s; that of "anticipation" (usually with dread) is recorded from c. 1600.
双语例句
1. It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.
它反映出对未来真实的愤怒和恐惧。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Beneath the festive mood there is an underlying apprehension.
