pique
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N-UNCOUNT （因遭人怠慢而感到的）恼怒，愠怒
Pique is the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly.
Mimi had gotten over her pique at Susan's refusal to accept the job.
米米已不再为苏姗拒绝接受这份工作的事生气了。
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VERB 激起，引起（兴趣或好奇心）
If something piques your interest or curiosity, it makes you interested or curious.
This phenomenon piqued Dr Morris' interest...
这一现象激起了莫里斯医生的兴趣。
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PHRASE 一怒之下；愤然
If someone does something in a fit of pique, they do it suddenly because they are annoyed at being not treated properly.
Lawrence, in a fit of pique, left the Army and took up a career in the City.
劳伦斯一气之下离开了陆军，在伦敦金融城开始了工作。
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