vexed

• 形容感到烦恼、苦恼、焦虑或不安的状态；也可用于形容难以解决的问题或事情。

Describes a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; also used to describe a problem or issue that is difficult to resolve.

1. Annoyed or frustratedB2formal

   Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress.

   恼怒的

   • She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her work.
   • He grew vexed when the computer crashed again.
   • The teacher looked vexed at the students' lack of attention.

   同义词aggravatedangeredannoyedexasperatedfrustratedirritatednettledpeevedriled

   反义词calmcontenthappypleasedsatisfied

2. Disputed or debatedC1formal

   Referring to a topic or issue that is widely discussed or argued about.

   有争议的

   • The vexed question of tax reform remains unresolved.
   • This is a vexed issue in the political debate.
   • The committee discussed the vexed problem of urban planning.

   同义词contentiouscontestedcontroversialdisputed

   反义词settleduncontroversialundisputed

• 动词，表示使某人感到烦恼、恼怒或不安。

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

1. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance or irritation, especially through minor disturbances.

   使烦恼

   • The constant noise from the construction site vexed the residents.
   • His habit of interrupting others vexed his colleagues.
   • She was vexed by the slow internet connection.

   同义词aggravateannoybothergallirkirritatenettlepeevepesterprovoke

   反义词comfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Disturb or distressB2formal

   To disturb someone's peace of mind, causing mental agitation or distress.

   使烦恼

   • The troubling news vexed her deeply.
   • He was vexed by the uncertainty of his future.
   • The unresolved argument continued to vex them.

   同义词agitateannoybotherdistressharassirkirritateperturbprovoketrouble

   反义词calmcomfortdelightpleasereassuresoothe

3. Disarrange or disturbC1formal

   To change the arrangement or position of something, causing disorder.

   扰乱

   • The wind vexed the papers on the desk.
   • She vexed the carefully arranged flowers by accident.
   • The children vexed the neatly stacked books.

   同义词agitatecommovedisturbraise upshake upstir up

4. Prolonged discussionC1formal

   To subject something to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation.

   反复讨论

   • The committee vexed the proposal for hours without reaching a conclusion.
   • They vexed the issue at every meeting.
   • The legal team vexed the contract's fine print.

   同义词considerdebatedeliberatediscussdisputeexamine

5. Bewilder or puzzleC1formal

   To be a mystery or cause bewilderment; to confuse.

   使困惑

   • The complex riddle vexed even the brightest students.
   • His strange behavior vexed everyone who knew him.
   • The sudden change in plans vexed the entire team.

   同义词bafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   反义词clarifyenlightenexplain