| 释义 |
vex·a·tion
\vekˈsāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English vexacioun, from Middle French vexation, from Latin vexation-, vexatio shaking, agitation, annoyance, from vexatus (past participle of vexare) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the quality or state of being vexed : irritation
< have found continual vexation in my work >
2. : the act of harassing or vexing : troubling; especially : harassment by process of law
3. : a cause of trouble or disquiet : affliction
< your children were vexation to your youth — Shakespeare > |