fractious
UK/'frækʃәs/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Easily annoyed and inclined to quarrel; irritable.
易怒的，爱争吵的。
adj.
Hard to control or manage (of a group, child, or animal).
难以管束的（指团体、孩子或动物）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfract (break) + -ious (adj.) = literally 'of a breakable temper.' Someone fractious snaps at the slightest thing; a fractious coalition or meeting is constantly on the verge of breaking into open conflict. The physical 'break' became an emotional 'breaking out.'
Root fract still carries 13 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.[rather/quite/very] fractious相当/很易怒的
- 2.fractious [relationship/coalition/group]不和的关系/联盟/团体
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children grew fractious and tired by the end of the trip.
- 2.
The coalition has always been a fractious alliance of rivals.
- 3.
Negotiations turned fractious as both sides dug in.