tantalise

动词 tantalise:

1. harass with persistent criticism or carping
   同义词：tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

1. Give the dog the bone don't tantalize him.
   把那块骨头给那条狗吧--别让它乾著急了。
2. He was tantalized by visions of power and wealth.
   他追求不到可望而不可即的权力和财富，受尽了折磨。