irk
UK/ә:k/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To irritate, annoy, or bother someone.
使烦恼，使厌烦
n.
A source of annoyance or irritation.
烦恼，令人厌烦之事
Root Breakdown
Native Englishirkother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The constant noise from construction work continued to irk the residents.
- 2.
Her habit of interrupting others during conversations began to irk everyone at the table.
- 3.
Small daily frustrations can irk even the most patient individuals over time.