hyperactive
hyperactive — 形容詞
- hyperactivepositive
- more hyperactivecomparative
- most hyperactivesuperlative
1. describes a person — especially a child — whose energy and restlessness are much
過動
活動量異常高的；無法靜止的
describes a person — especially a child — whose energy and restlessness are much greater than usual, making it hard for them to sit still, stay calm, or concentrate on one thing for long periods.
Rodrigo drank two coffees, then felt hyperactive and could not sit still in the meeting.
Rodrigo 喝了兩杯咖啡後感到過度活躍，在會議中完全坐不住。
The school nurse suggested that Defne's hyperactive behaviour might improve with more outdoor play.
學校護理師建議，Defne 的過動行為或許可以透過增加戶外活動來改善。
collocation: 'hyperactive behaviour' + 'improve'
Teachers often notice when a child is hyperactive because the child moves around without stopping.
老師們通常能察覺孩子是否過動，因為這樣的孩子會不停地在教室裡走動。
Eric's mother described him as hyperactive ever since he was a toddler who rarely slept.
Eric 的媽媽說他從小就是個幾乎不睡覺的幼兒，一直都很過動。
Sumin found that running every morning helped control his hyperactive energy during school.
Sumin 發現每天早上跑步有助於控制他在學校時的過動能量。
- restless
suggests difficulty staying still but may describe a temporary mood, not a lasting trait
- overactive
similar in meaning, though often used for organs or body functions (e.g. overactive thyroid)
- fidgety
focuses on small repeated movements like tapping or squirming rather than full-body activity
- calm
describes the relaxed, settled state that a hyperactive person struggles to reach
用法筆記
Often used in medical or educational settings when describing children who may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Can also describe temporary stimulant-induced restlessness, as in the first example with coffee.