nettled

• 形容词，形容因受到轻微冒犯、刺激或挑衅而感到恼怒、不快或心烦的状态。

An adjective describing a state of being slightly irritated, annoyed, or provoked.

1. Irritated or annoyedC1formal

   Feeling slightly angry or annoyed, often due to a minor provocation.

   恼怒的

   • He was nettled by her constant criticism.
   • The delay nettled the passengers waiting at the gate.
   • She felt nettled when he ignored her suggestion.

   同义词aggravatedannoyedexasperatedirritatedpeevedprovokedruffledvexed

   反义词calmcomposedpleasedsereneuntroubled

• 动词，指使人恼火、烦躁或生气，常带挑衅或激怒的意味，多用于比喻。

A verb meaning to irritate, annoy, or provoke someone, often used in a figurative sense.

1. Sting or cause a stinging sensationB2formal

   To sting or cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation, similar to being stung by a nettle plant.

   刺疼

   • The plant nettled his bare arm as he brushed past it.
   • The cold wind nettled her cheeks, making them tingle.
   • The harsh chemicals nettled his skin, leaving a red rash.

   同义词burnpricklesmartstingtingle

2. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance, irritation, or disturbance, especially through minor or repeated actions.

   惹恼

   • His constant criticism nettled her, but she tried to ignore it.
   • The delay nettled the passengers, who were already tired.
   • She was nettled by his dismissive tone during the meeting.

   同义词annoybotherchafeexasperatefretgallirkirritatepeeveprovokerilevex

   反义词comfortdelightpleasesoothe