pique
n.(名词)
A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.
生气,自尊受损:因被看不起或轻视而生气的状态;自尊心受损的感觉
v.tr.(及物动词)
piqued,piqu.ing,piques
To cause to feel resentment or indignation.
使生气:使憎恨或气愤
To provoke; arouse:
激起,引起:
例句:
The portrait piqued her curiosity.
这幅肖像引起她的好奇
To pride (oneself):
使自豪:
例句:
He piqued himself on his stylish attire.
他为自己颇具风格的着装而自豪
来源:
French [a prick, irritation]
法语 [刺,激怒]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from piquer [to prick]
源自 piquer [刺]
from Vulgar Latin *picc3re
源自 俗拉丁语 *picc3re
[ultimately of imitative origin]
[最终源自拟声词]