Badgered Meaning in English
word · lemma: badger
释义
To repeatedly ask, pressure, or annoy someone until they do something or give an answer.
用法与细微差别
'Badgered' is usually used in passive voice ('was badgered') to describe someone annoyed or pressured repeatedly. It's negative, implying irritation or unwanted persistence. Common with 'about' or 'into' phrases: 'badgered him about his homework.' Not related to the animal 'badger' in this usage.
例句
He badgered his parents for a new phone.
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I felt badgered by all the questions.
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She badgered him until he agreed to help.
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I was badgered into joining the club after weeks of pressure.
natural
Reporters badgered the politician with one tough question after another.
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My sister badgered me for days until I finally let her borrow my car.
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