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单词 annoyance
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Definition of annoyance in English:

annoyance

nounəˈnɔɪənsəˈnɔɪəns
mass noun
  • 1The feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.

    there was annoyance at government interference
    he turned his charm on Tara, much to Hegarty's annoyance
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A number of students have expressed their annoyance at receiving the letter.
    • He could feel his cheeks becoming the slightest shade of pink from anger and annoyance.
    • He started to walk away in annoyance at being ignored when Tara struck back.
    • Anger and annoyance at her came to me, as she just stood there, as if she had done nothing.
    • I caught a look in his eyes as he glanced at me that was somewhere between annoyance and anger.
    • When he did talk it was a gentle, whispered tone, no aggression or annoyance.
    • Looking around, she saw to her annoyance and anger that Kathryn had placed her between Claudia and Matthew.
    • He also had a distinct air of annoyance at being given such a useless job.
    • There is an instant change from mild anger and heavy annoyance to startled astonishment and disbelief.
    • I saw her shock, then shock turned into annoyance, and annoyance turned into anger.
    • Fidgeting in annoyance at his guest, David couldn't help himself when he spoke up in an aggravated tone.
    • I certainly understood her dislike of her classmates and her annoyance at their naivety.
    • He expressed his annoyance at the council having to employ a consultant from Britain to advise them.
    • It appears that I'm not alone in my annoyance at not being able to vote in Trinidad.
    • Many people present expressed their annoyance at disruptions caused by street traders.
    • Skylar narrowed his eyes in annoyance at the other teen's abrupt behaviour.
    • Congress Ticket holders have expressed their annoyance at the new charges.
    • Max burned with annoyance at the use of her real name, and with anger at the remark itself.
    • She keeps interrupting to express her annoyance at how unrealistic and ridiculous the rules are.
    • His usual good humored expression had dissolved into one of annoyance and displeasure.
    Synonyms
    irritation, exasperation, vexation, indignation, anger, crossness, displeasure, chagrin, pique
    informal aggravation
    literary ire
    1. 1.1count noun A thing that annoys someone; a nuisance.
      the Council found him an annoyance
      some people like to irritate us with trivial annoyances
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Minor annoyances won't bother you so much because you're focused on the big picture.
      • Every aspect of its design is so accomplished and smoothly ergonomic that you barely notice the car is there, and drive with an enjoyment unencumbered by quirks or annoyances.
      • This tribe, picked by the female first grade teacher, was excellent - save for a few minor annoyances.
      • Blogspot has no pop-up ads or other annoyances currently.
      • Despite the many problems and annoyances, there were some bright spots to CMW, and these mostly came in the form of the performers.
      • What's really going on here is more than annoyances over a missed transfer or frazzled nerves over an abrupt stop during rush hour.
      • I also talked to Shawn about minor annoyances, and whether or not it was fair of me to be annoyed by them.
      • I complain to God, or whoever else will listen, about the annoyances, the difficulties, the strains.
      • One of the many pettifogging annoyances of being a chap is the complete inability to explain how one would like one's hair cut.
      • Further annoyances included his twitchy foot which he kept pounding excitedly against the floor next to my foot, and occasionally on top of it.
      • What other city has so many amenities, yet so little of the annoyances that make bigger cities maddening?
      • Rising prices are annoyances, but have to be seen in perspective.
      • Whether it's tailgaters or cell phone talkers, life is filled with little annoyances which can add up to big headaches.
      • Smaller annoyances included hanging doors the wrong way and putting light switches in the wrong place.
      • It's up to you to not let minor annoyances become all-encompassing drama.
      • It's telling that car alarms have become mere annoyances rather than effective tools to prevent crime.
      • The book contains more than fifty examples of innovative solutions or approaches to problems or annoyances that impact our lives.
      • These visual flaws are mainly annoyances and only a real problem in Episode One.
      • Staff leaving straight after a training programme, nonsense faxes and cold calls from energy companies are the top three annoyances for small business in Bolton.
      • She's also noticed that she functions better under stress and is less likely to get caught up in the little annoyances.
      Synonyms
      nuisance, source of irritation, pest, bother, trial, irritant, inconvenience, menace, thorn in one's flesh
      informal pain, pain in the neck, bind, bore, headache, hassle
      Scottish informal nyaff, skelf
      North American informal pain in the butt, nudnik, burr in/under someone's saddle
      Australian informal fair cow
      Australian/New Zealand informal nark
      British vulgar slang pain in the arse

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French anoiance, from anoier (see annoy).

Rhymes

clairvoyance, flamboyance
 
 

Definition of annoyance in US English:

annoyance

nounəˈnoiənsəˈnɔɪəns
  • 1The feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.

    annoyance at government interference
    he turned his charm on Tara, much to Herbert's annoyance
    a look of annoyance on his face
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I saw her shock, then shock turned into annoyance, and annoyance turned into anger.
    • Fidgeting in annoyance at his guest, David couldn't help himself when he spoke up in an aggravated tone.
    • She keeps interrupting to express her annoyance at how unrealistic and ridiculous the rules are.
    • Max burned with annoyance at the use of her real name, and with anger at the remark itself.
    • He could feel his cheeks becoming the slightest shade of pink from anger and annoyance.
    • I certainly understood her dislike of her classmates and her annoyance at their naivety.
    • He also had a distinct air of annoyance at being given such a useless job.
    • A number of students have expressed their annoyance at receiving the letter.
    • I caught a look in his eyes as he glanced at me that was somewhere between annoyance and anger.
    • When he did talk it was a gentle, whispered tone, no aggression or annoyance.
    • There is an instant change from mild anger and heavy annoyance to startled astonishment and disbelief.
    • Congress Ticket holders have expressed their annoyance at the new charges.
    • Looking around, she saw to her annoyance and anger that Kathryn had placed her between Claudia and Matthew.
    • He expressed his annoyance at the council having to employ a consultant from Britain to advise them.
    • Anger and annoyance at her came to me, as she just stood there, as if she had done nothing.
    • He started to walk away in annoyance at being ignored when Tara struck back.
    • His usual good humored expression had dissolved into one of annoyance and displeasure.
    • Skylar narrowed his eyes in annoyance at the other teen's abrupt behaviour.
    • It appears that I'm not alone in my annoyance at not being able to vote in Trinidad.
    • Many people present expressed their annoyance at disruptions caused by street traders.
    Synonyms
    irritation, exasperation, vexation, indignation, anger, crossness, displeasure, chagrin, pique
    1. 1.1 A thing that annoys someone; a nuisance.
      the Council found him an annoyance
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Every aspect of its design is so accomplished and smoothly ergonomic that you barely notice the car is there, and drive with an enjoyment unencumbered by quirks or annoyances.
      • What other city has so many amenities, yet so little of the annoyances that make bigger cities maddening?
      • It's telling that car alarms have become mere annoyances rather than effective tools to prevent crime.
      • Despite the many problems and annoyances, there were some bright spots to CMW, and these mostly came in the form of the performers.
      • I also talked to Shawn about minor annoyances, and whether or not it was fair of me to be annoyed by them.
      • One of the many pettifogging annoyances of being a chap is the complete inability to explain how one would like one's hair cut.
      • This tribe, picked by the female first grade teacher, was excellent - save for a few minor annoyances.
      • I complain to God, or whoever else will listen, about the annoyances, the difficulties, the strains.
      • Further annoyances included his twitchy foot which he kept pounding excitedly against the floor next to my foot, and occasionally on top of it.
      • Smaller annoyances included hanging doors the wrong way and putting light switches in the wrong place.
      • It's up to you to not let minor annoyances become all-encompassing drama.
      • Staff leaving straight after a training programme, nonsense faxes and cold calls from energy companies are the top three annoyances for small business in Bolton.
      • The book contains more than fifty examples of innovative solutions or approaches to problems or annoyances that impact our lives.
      • These visual flaws are mainly annoyances and only a real problem in Episode One.
      • Rising prices are annoyances, but have to be seen in perspective.
      • Minor annoyances won't bother you so much because you're focused on the big picture.
      • Whether it's tailgaters or cell phone talkers, life is filled with little annoyances which can add up to big headaches.
      • What's really going on here is more than annoyances over a missed transfer or frazzled nerves over an abrupt stop during rush hour.
      • She's also noticed that she functions better under stress and is less likely to get caught up in the little annoyances.
      • Blogspot has no pop-up ads or other annoyances currently.
      Synonyms
      nuisance, source of irritation, pest, bother, trial, irritant, inconvenience, menace, thorn in one's flesh

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French anoiance, from anoier (see annoy).

 
 
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