apprehension

UK
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
US
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/

Translations

apprehensionnoun
apprehensions
pl
UK
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
US
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/
His apprehension of the complex theory was impressive.
Его понимание сложной теории было впечатляющим.
The police made an apprehension of the suspect last night.
Полиция произвела задержание подозреваемого прошлой ночью.
She felt a sense of apprehension before the big presentation.
Она почувствовала опасение перед большой презентацией.

Definitions

apprehensionnoun
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
She felt a sense of apprehension before entering the dark alley.
The act of understanding or grasping something mentally.
His quick apprehension of the complex theory impressed the professor.
The act of arresting someone, typically a criminal.
The police were praised for the swift apprehension of the suspect.