| 释义 |
pique¹ /piːk/ n. | vt.
I n.
1. (因被人轻视而感到的)激怒；赌气
She went off in a pique. 她一怒之下走了。
She took a pique against me. 她跟我赌气。
2. 〈古〉不快；不和
II vt.
1. 使生气，激怒；伤害…的自尊心
He piqued her by refusing her invitation. 他拒绝了她的邀请，这使她很生气。
2. 激起，引起(好奇心或兴趣)
That piqued her curiosity. 那件事激发了她的好奇心。
3. 使兴奋；挑动
pique sb. to answer a challenge 挑动某人应战
4. 〈古〉[pique oneself]使自豪；使庆幸(on， upon)
He piques himself on his skill as a cook. 他以一手出色的烹调技术而自豪。
5. 〈废〉【空】俯冲
[Fr < piquer to prick, sting; 见 PICK²] |