pique /pi:k/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) tightly woven fabric with raised cords
• (n.) a sudden outburst of anger
• (v.) cause to feel resentment or indignation

Chinese translation

• n. 赌气, 愤怒, 不快, 凹凸织物
• vt. 伤害...自尊心, 激怒, 刺激, 引起兴趣, 使兴奋

Word details

Part of speech

verb / noun

Pronunciation

/pi:k/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

TOEFL · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 2.93 · Ultra Rare

Word forms

piqued, piquing, piques

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