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Irks Meaning in English

word · lemma: irk

ˈɝks
URKS
ˈɜːks
URKS

释义

To annoy or bother someone slightly, especially over a period of time.

用法与细微差别

"Irks" is formal or literary and not common in daily speech; it's used for mild, ongoing annoyance. Common collocations: 'it irks me', 'what irks'. Less strong than 'infuriates' or 'angers'.

例句

Loud chewing irks me during meals.

basic

It irks her when people are late.

basic

The slow internet really irks us all.

basic

What really irks me is when people don’t listen.

natural

It irks him to see trash in the park every day.

natural

Sometimes, the little things are what irks you most.

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