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apprehensively (B2)

カタカナ: アプリヘンシブリー

IPA: /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪvli/

Showing fear or worry about something that is going to happen in the future.

意味: 将来起こることに対して、恐れや心配を抱いている様子。

The child looked apprehensively at the large dog, unsure if it was friendly. — The child looked apprehensively at the large dog, unsure if it was friendly.
He opened the email apprehensively, expecting bad news about his job application. — He opened the email apprehensively, expecting bad news about his job application.

Japanese translations of Apprehensively:

look apprehensively (collocation): To direct one's gaze with worry or fear. — "She looked apprehensively at the darkening sky."
wait apprehensively (collocation): To await an event with anxiety. — "The students waited apprehensively for their exam results."