"pique" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 激怒
• 激起 (興趣)

Definition

讓某人生氣或不快，或激發某人的興趣或好奇心。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Pique” 比較正式，多用於書面語。作動詞時，能表示使人生氣（如'pique someone's pride'）或激起興趣（'pique curiosity'）。容易與 'peak' 或 'peek' 混淆，表達情感或興趣時用 'pique'。作名詞，“in a fit of pique” 指因惱怒而做的事。

Examples

Her remark seemed to pique his interest.

她的話似乎**激起**了他的興趣。

Don't pique your brother by teasing him.

別**激怒**你弟弟，別逗他了。

His pride was piqued by her criticism.

她的批評**激怒**了他的自尊心。

She left the meeting in a fit of pique.

她一怒之下離開了會議。

That advert really piqued my curiosity.

那則廣告真的**激起**了我的好奇心。

Try not to let silly comments pique you.

別讓無聊的話**激怒**你。