(of a person or animal) unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom (人,动物)焦躁不安的;不耐烦的 the audience grew restless and inattentive. 观众变得焦躁不安,注意力不集中。 ■offering no physical or emotional rest; involving constant activity or motion 得不到休息的;静不下来的;忙个不停的 a restless night. 辗转反侧之夜。