n.

1. 【書】生氣，嘔氣，慍怒[U]
   Ashamed of his momentary pique, Mark said, "I'm the one to be forgiven."

   馬克為自己一時賭氣而慚愧，於是說："需要原諒的是我。"

   Tom finished the sentence with an air of pique.

   湯姆有些生氣地說完這句話。

   She left in a fit of pique.

   她一氣之下走了。

vt.

1. 使生氣，激怒[H]
   Anna was piqued by Jack's rude remarks about her appearance.

   傑克對安娜相貌的粗魯評論使她很生氣。

2. 刺激，激起（好奇心等）
   That piqued my curiosity.

   那件事激發了我的好奇心。

3. 誇耀[（+on/upon）]

n.

v.

1. stimulate (interest or curiosity).
2. (be piqued) feel irritated or resentful.
3. (pique oneself) archaic pride oneself.

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