piques

英 [piːks]

美 [piːks]

v. 使愤恨; 使恼怒
pique的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

N-UNCOUNT （因遭人怠慢而感到的）恼怒，愠怒
Piqueis the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly.
1. Mimi had gotten over her pique at Susan's refusal to accept the job.
  米米已不再为苏姗拒绝接受这份工作的事生气了。
VERB 激起，引起（兴趣或好奇心）
If somethingpiquesyour interest or curiosity, it makes you interested or curious.
1. This phenomenon piqued Dr Morris' interest...
  这一现象激起了莫里斯医生的兴趣。
2. Their curiosity piqued, they stopped writing.
  他们的好奇心被挑起，停下了手中的笔。
PHRASE 一怒之下；愤然
If someone does somethingin a fit of pique, they do it suddenly because they are annoyed at being not treated properly.
1. Lawrence, in a fit of pique, left the Army and took up a career in the City.
  劳伦斯一气之下离开了陆军，在伦敦金融城开始了工作。