piquing的中文翻譯是什麼意思

piquing

/pi:kɪŋ/

v. 傷害…的自尊心( pique的現在分詞 ); 激起(好奇心)

piquing柯林斯釋義

N-UNCOUNT(因遭人怠慢而感到的)惱怒,慍怒

Pique is the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly.

  • Mimi had gotten over her pique at Susan's refusal to accept the job.

    米米已不再為蘇姍拒絕接受這份工作的事生氣了。

VERB激起,引起(興趣或好奇心)

If something piques your interest or curiosity, it makes you interested or curious.

  • This phenomenon piqued Dr Morris' interest...

    這一現象激起了莫里斯醫生的興趣。

  • Their curiosity piqued, they stopped writing.

    他們的好奇心被挑起,停下了手中的筆。

PHRASE一怒之下;憤然

If someone does something in a fit of pique, they do it suddenly because they are annoyed at being not treated properly.

  • Lawrence, in a fit of pique, left the Army and took up a career in the City.

    勞倫斯一氣之下離開了陸軍,在倫敦金融城開始了工作。