frantic
adjective uk/ˈfræn.tɪk/ us/ˈfræn.t̬ɪk/
(VERY WORRIED/FRIGHTENED)
C2 发狂似的，情绪失控的
almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry
Where on earth have you been? We've been frantic with worry. 你到底去哪了？我们都担心死了。
(HURRIED)
C2 紧张忙乱的
done or arranged in a hurry and a state of excitement or confusion
Share prices have soared to a new all-time high in a day of frantic trading on the stock market. 股票市场经过一天的紧张交易后，股价飙升至历史新高。
Rescuers were engaged in a frantic all-night effort to reach the survivors before their supply of air ran out. 救援人员整个晚上都在全力奋战，要在幸存者空气耗尽之前找到他们。