piquing

v.

伤害…的自尊心( pique的现在分词 )；激起（好奇心）；

out of pique由于反感(或忿怒)

1. Out of pique they refused to accept the compromise offered.
   他们气得拒不接受对方提出的妥协建议。
2. Tom finished the sentence with an air of pique.
   汤姆有些生气地说完这句话。
3. When he realized nobody was listening to him, he left the room in a fit of pique.
   他发觉谁也没有听他讲话，一气之下就走了。

1. He was piqued to discover that he hadn't been invited.
   他发现自己未被邀请,感到伤了自尊。
2. She seemed rather piqued.
   她似乎很生气。
3. Her curiosity was piqued.
   她产生了好奇心。

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