pique

🇬🇧 UK/pi:k/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A feeling of irritation or wounded pride caused by a slight or insult; a fit of resentment.

愤怒,赌气,因自尊心受伤而产生的不快

v.

To wound someone's pride or cause resentment; to arouse curiosity or interest.

伤害自尊心,激怒;激起(兴趣或好奇心)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
piqueother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.fit of pique一时的愤怒/赌气
  • 2.in a pique在赌气中
  • 3.[act out of pique]赌气而为
  • 4.wounded pique自尊心受伤的愤懑

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She left the meeting in a fit of pique after her proposal was dismissed.

  • 2.

    He resigned in pique when he was passed over for the promotion.

  • 3.

    Out of pique, she refused to speak to him for the rest of the day.

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