crabbed

• 过时的形容词，形容人脾气暴躁、易怒或难以取悦；也用来形容字迹细小潦草、难以辨认。

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is bad-tempered, irritable, or difficult to please; also used to describe handwriting that is small and difficult to read.

1. Irritable or bad-temperedC1formal

   Easily annoyed or in a grumpy mood.

   脾气坏的

   • The old man was crabbed and complained about everything.
   • She gave a crabbed reply when asked about her day.
   • His crabbed attitude made the meeting unpleasant.

   同义词cantankerouschurlishcrankycrossgrumpyirritablepeevishsullensurlytesty

   反义词agreeableamiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

• 动词，指抱怨、挑剔小事，或像螃蟹一样横向移动。

A verb meaning to complain or find fault in a petty or irritable way, or to move sideways like a crab.

1. Complain or grumbleB2informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a petty or irritable manner.

   抱怨

   • He's always crabbing about the weather.
   • Stop crabbing and just enjoy the party.
   • She crabbed about the service at the restaurant.

   同义词beefbellyachebleatcarpcomplaingripegrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   反义词commendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. C1formal

   To move sideways or in a crab-like manner, often used in aviation or sailing.

   横向移动

   • The pilot crabbed the plane to compensate for the crosswind.
   • The boat crabbed sideways as it approached the dock.
   • He crabbed his way through the narrow corridor.

   同义词edgesidestepsidle