pique
/ˈpiːk/
American
- v. 激怒, 引起兴趣
- n. 恼怒, 不悦
- Definition
- v. to make someone annoyed, or to arouse their interest
- n. a feeling of annoyance, especially caused by hurt pride
- Example
- Her curiosity was piqued when she saw the locked door.
- 看到那扇上锁的门，她的好奇心被激起了。