pique
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/piːk/
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/piːk/
Feeling upset because you think someone did not show you enough respect.
He stormed out of the room in pique because nobody paid attention to his ideas.
他因为没人关注他的想法而愤怒地冲出房间。
A kind of fabric that is thick and has patterns sticking out.
The dress was made of pique, which added a unique texture to its look.
这件礼服是由府绸制成的,这为其外观增加了独特的质感。
To cause someone to feel annoyed or upset.
Her comments about his work piqued him, making him determined to prove her wrong.
她对他的工作的评论激怒了他,使他下定决心证明她是错的。