单词 | vex |
释义 | vex —vexer, n. —vexingly, adv. /veks/, v.t. 1. to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him. 2. to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many. 3. to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length: to vex a question endlessly without agreeing. 4. to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about. 5. to afflict with physical pain. [1375-1425; late ME vexen < OF vexer < L vexare to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, freq. of vehere to carry, convey] Syn. 1. anger, irk, fret, nettle. 2. hector, harry, harass. Ant. 1. delight. |
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