nettle
US /ˈnet̬.əl/
UK /ˈnet.əl/
名詞
蕁麻
a herbaceous plant that has stinging hairs and inconspicuous green flowers
範例:
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Be careful not to touch the nettle, it will sting you.
小心別碰蕁麻，它會蜇你。
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Some people use nettle tea for its medicinal properties.
有些人用蕁麻茶來治療疾病。
動詞
惹惱, 激怒
to annoy or irritate (someone)
範例:
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His constant complaining began to nettle her.
他不停的抱怨開始惹惱她。
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The rude comment really nettled him.
那句粗魯的評論真的激怒了他。