impatient
adjective uk/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ us/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
B2 不耐烦的，无耐心的
easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait
He's a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners. 他是个好老师，但对学得慢的学生却总有些不耐烦。
You'd be hopeless taking care of children - you're far too impatient! 照看孩子你是不行的——你太没有耐心了！
B2 切望的;焦急的
wanting something to happen as soon as possible
He's got a lot of exciting ideas and he's impatient to get started. 他有许多好主意，迫不及待地想动手做。
People are increasingly impatient for change in this country. 该国人民日益期盼变革。
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- Ron's trouble is that he's too impatient.
- He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.
- He was trying to explain but she became impatient and sent him away .
- She used to be very impatient, but she's mellowed over time.
- She can be a bit impatient with the slow learners.