n.

1. 【书】生气，呕气，愠怒[U]
   Ashamed of his momentary pique, Mark said, "I'm the one to be forgiven."

   马克为自己一时赌气而惭愧，于是说：“需要原谅的是我。”

   Tom finished the sentence with an air of pique.

   汤姆有些生气地说完这句话。

   She left in a fit of pique.

   她一气之下走了。

vt.

1. 使生气，激怒[H]
   Anna was piqued by Jack's rude remarks about her appearance.

   杰克对安娜相貌的粗鲁评论使她很生气。

2. 刺激，激起（好奇心等）
   That piqued my curiosity.

   那件事激发了我的好奇心。

3. 夸耀[（+on/upon）]

n.

v.

1. stimulate (interest or curiosity).
2. (be piqued) feel irritated or resentful.
3. (pique oneself) archaic pride oneself.

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