| 单词 | pique |
| 释义 | pique pique1 /peek/, v. , piqued, piquing, n. v.t. 1. to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride: She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation. 2. to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.). 3. to excite (interest, curiosity, etc.): Her curiosity was piqued by the gossip. 4. to arouse an emotion or provoke to action: to pique someone to answer a challenge. 5. Archaic. to pride (oneself) (usually fol. by on or upon). v.i. 6. to arouse pique in someone: an action that piqued when it was meant to soothe. n. 7. a feeling of irritation or resentment, as from a wound to pride or self-esteem: to be in a pique. 8. Obs. a state of irritated feeling between persons. [1525-35; < MF pique (n.), piquer (v.) < VL *piccare to PICK1; see PICKAX, PIKE2, PIQUÉ] Syn. 1. offend, sting, nettle, vex, irritate, chafe. 2. affront. 3. stimulate, stir, prick, incite, goad. Ant. 1. please. 2. compliment. pique2 /peek/, n. Piquet. pic2. pique3 /pi kay", pee-/, n. , adj. piqué. |
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