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1 [Tn] anger or annoy (sb), esp with trivial matters 使(某人)生气或恼怒(尤指因琐事)
His silly chatter would vex a saint. 他说的话很无聊, 多有涵养的人也得气得发火.
She was vexed that I was late. 她嗔怪我来晚了.
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
worry or distress (sb) 使(某人)忧虑或悲哀
He was vexed at his failure. 他失败後垂 头丧气.
3 (idm 习语) a vexed `question difficult problem that causes much discussion 引起很多争论的问题
the vexed question of who pays for the damage 应由谁赔偿损失, 这个争论不休的问题.
OK, everyone. Less noise, please! Gather round and listen carefully. First we are going to search the beach and the rock pools. Let me remind you what we are looking for: seaweeds, fish, plants, all living things. When you find anything, make a note where
00在这里集合,游泳之后再吃午餐。别着急!我们有足够的时间。
It is quite possible that the thief might put some meat in you bag.
这个窃贼很可能把肉放到你的袋子里。
In September 1888 at the age of 19, he sailed to England and after three years' study became a lawyer.