late 14c., from rest (n.1) + -less. A general Germanic compound (Frisian restleas, Dutch rusteloos, German rastlos, Danish rastlös). Meaning "stirring constantly, desirous of action" is attested from late 15c. Related: Restlessly; restlessness. Old English had restleas "deprived of sleep."
实用例句
1. The unity of our society is threatened by troublesome and restless minorities.
我们社会的团结遭到了一小撮滋扰生事、不安分守己的群体的威胁。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He felt restless and dissatisfied as he drove home.
在开车回家的途中，他感到烦躁不安，很不高兴。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Marian retains a restless, youthful spirit, in search of new horizons.
玛丽安怀着一颗年轻、不断进取的心去寻求新的天地。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Hurt had spent a restless few hours on the plane from Paris.
