late 14c., from rest (n.1) + -less. A general Germanic compound (Frisian restleas, Dutch rusteloos, German rastlos, Danish rastl?s). Meaning "stirring constantly, desirous of action" is attested from late 15c. Related: Restlessly; restlessness. Old English had restleas "deprived of sleep."
雙語例句
1. The unity of our society is threatened by troublesome and restless minorities.
我們社會的團結遭到了一小撮滋擾生事、不安分守己的群體的威脅。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He felt restless and dissatisfied as he drove home.
在開車回家的途中，他感到煩躁不安，很不高興。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Marian retains a restless, youthful spirit, in search of new horizons.
瑪麗安懷著一顆年輕、不斷進取的心去尋求新的天地。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Hurt had spent a restless few hours on the plane from Paris.