My brother’s solicitude over getting into college ended when he received word that he had been accepted.

收到已被录取的消息后，老弟对能否上大学的焦虑总算消除。

▷solicitude  [sə'lɪsɪ.tjuːd]（n.）

【释义】Solicitude is more-than-average concern for someone. When you're sick in bed, it's nice to have someone around to treat you with solicitude, hovering nearby, bringing you cups of tea, and handing you tissues all day.

▷solicitous  [sə'lɪsɪtəs]（adj.）

  and   to someone

关心的，关切的

He made a solicitous  after her .他十分关切地询问了她的健康状况。

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