rankle
UK/'ræŋkl/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To cause lasting irritation, bitterness, or resentment in someone.
使怨恨，使愤恨，（使）耿耿于怀
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrankleother
=rankle
Common Collocations
- 1.rankle with someone令某人耿耿于怀
- 2.still rankles至今仍愤愤不平
- 3.[rankle deeply]深深刺痛
- 4.continue to rankle持续引发怨恨
Example Sentences
- 1.
The unfair dismissal continued to rankle him for years afterward.
- 2.
It still rankles that she never received credit for her work.
- 3.
His condescending remarks rankled with the entire team.