Vocabulary

pent up

(よく)(あつ)()

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Adjective

Restricted or held back, usually resulting in strong emotions or actions when released.

制限されている、または押さえられていること。通常、解放されるときに強い感情や行動が伴う。

Examples

  1. After the long lockdown, many people had a pent up desire to travel.
  2. He released his pent up energy in an intense workout.

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