irritant
US /ˈɪr.ə.tənt/
UK /ˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/
名词
1.
刺激物, 刺激剂
a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
示例:
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Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
灰尘是过敏人群常见的刺激物。
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The chemical acted as a strong skin irritant.
这种化学物质是一种强烈的皮肤刺激物。
2.
烦恼, 令人不快的事物
a source of annoyance or disturbance
示例:
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His constant complaining was a major irritant.
他不停的抱怨是一个主要的烦恼。
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The buzzing fly was a persistent irritant.
嗡嗡作响的苍蝇是一个持续的烦恼。
形容词
刺激性的, 引起不适的
causing slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
示例:
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The smoke was very irritant to my eyes.
烟雾对我的眼睛非常刺激。
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Some chemicals can have an irritant effect on the skin.
有些化学物质可能对皮肤有刺激性作用。