early 15c., from Old French vexer "vex, harass" (14c.), from Latin vexare "to shake, jolt, toss violently;" figuratively "attack, harass, trouble, annoy," from vexus, collateral form of vectus, past participle of vehere "to draw, carry" (see vehicle). Related: Vexed; vexing.
双语例句
1. I hope not, else he will vex my father.
我希望不是, 否则他要惹恼我父亲了.
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2. I didn't think to vex you by such a trifle.
我根本没想用这种小事折磨你.
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3. I wouldn't vex my darling, for the wide world's riches.
便是把全世界的财富给了我,我也不肯让我的乖乖宝贝生气的.
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4. His silly chatter would vex a saint.
他说的话很无聊,多有涵养的人也得气得发火.
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5. I didn't vex my mind with the questions.
我也不去为这些问题多烦神.
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英英释意
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations;
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
"It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
2. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress;
"I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
3. change the arrangement or position of
4. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation;
"vex the subject of the death penalty"
5. be a mystery or bewildering to;
"This beats me!"
"Got me--I don't know the answer!"
"a vexing problem"
"This question really stuck me"
实用场景例句
I didn't think to vex you by such a trifle.
我根本没想用这种小事折磨你.
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I wouldn't vex my darling, for the wide world's riches.
便是把全世界的财富给了我,我也不肯让我的乖乖宝贝生气的.
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His silly chatter would vex a saint.
他说的话很无聊,多有涵养的人也得气得发火.
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I didn't vex my mind with the questions.
我也不去为这些问题多烦神.
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Let us not vex the question.
我们不要细论这个问题了.
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What troubling wave can arrive to vex A spirit like water in a timeless well?
波澜誓不起,妾心井中水.
英汉 - 翻译样例 - 文学
He who peeps through a hole may see what will vex him.
