frac·tious
adjective/ˈfrækʃəs/
/ˈfrækʃəs/
(especially British English)- easily upset, especially by small things
易怒的；动辄烦躁不安的 - Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
小孩子疲倦时往往烦躁爱哭。
- Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
- (formal) making trouble and complaining
捣乱的；惹是生非的 - The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
这六个不安分的加盟共和国要求自治。
- The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
Word Originlate 17th cent.: from fraction, probably on the pattern of the pair faction, factious.