pique

• 名词，指一种有凸起棱纹的紧实织物；也表示突然的恼怒或受冒犯的感觉。

A noun referring to a tightly woven fabric with raised cords, or a sudden feeling of irritation or resentment.

1. B2formal

   A type of tightly woven fabric with raised cords or ridges, often used for clothing or upholstery.

   凹凸织物

   • The dress was made of a fine cotton pique.
   • He chose a pique fabric for his summer suit.
   • The upholstery featured a classic pique pattern.

2. B2formal

   A feeling of irritation or resentment, often resulting from a slight or insult.

   恼怒或怨恨

   • She left the room in a fit of pique.
   • His comment was made out of pique rather than genuine anger.
   • He felt a sudden pique when his suggestion was ignored.

   同义词annoyancedispleasuredudgeonexasperationhuffirritationresentmentumbragevexation

   反义词contentmentdelightgratificationpleasuresatisfaction

• 动词，指激起兴趣或好奇心，也指激怒、使生气或冒犯。

A verb used to express the act of stimulating interest, curiosity, or resentment.

1. Cause resentment or indignationC1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, offended, or irritated, often due to a perceived slight.

   激怒

   • His rude comment piqued her deeply.
   • She was piqued by his lack of acknowledgment.
   • The unfair criticism piqued the entire team.

   同义词affrontannoydispleaseexasperategallirkirritatenettleoffendpeeveprovokerufflevex

   反义词appeasecalmcomfortmollifypacifyplacatepleasesoothe