"pique" in Chinese (Simplified)
激怒激起 (兴趣)
Definition
让某人生气或不快,或激发某人的兴趣或好奇心。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Pique” 比较正式,多用于书面语。作动词时,能表示使人恼怒(如'pique someone's pride')或激起兴趣('pique curiosity')。容易和 'peak' 或 'peek' 混淆,表达情感或兴趣时使用 'pique'。作名词,“in a fit of pique” 指因恼怒而做的事。
Examples
Her remark seemed to pique his interest.
她的话似乎**激起**了他的兴趣。
Don't pique your brother by teasing him.
别**激怒**你弟弟,别逗他了。
His pride was piqued by her criticism.
她的批评**激怒**了他的自尊心。
She left the meeting in a fit of pique.
她一怒之下离开了会议。
That advert really piqued my curiosity.
那则广告真的**激起**了我的好奇心。
Try not to let silly comments pique you.
别让无聊的话**激怒**你。