irritant
US /ˈɪr.ə.tənt/
UK /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/
名詞
1.
刺激物, 刺激劑
a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
範例:
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Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
灰塵是過敏人群常見的刺激物。
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The chemical acted as a strong skin irritant.
這種化學物質是一種強烈的皮膚刺激物。
2.
煩惱, 令人不快的事物
a source of annoyance or disturbance
範例:
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His constant complaining was a major irritant.
他不停的抱怨是一個主要的煩惱。
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The buzzing fly was a persistent irritant.
嗡嗡作響的蒼蠅是一個持續的煩惱。
形容詞
刺激性的, 引起不適的
causing slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
範例:
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The smoke was very irritant to my eyes.
煙霧對我的眼睛非常刺激。
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Some chemicals can have an irritant effect on the skin.
有些化學物質可能對皮膚有刺激性作用。