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1 [Tn] anger or annoy (sb), esp with trivial matters 使(某人)生气或恼怒(尤指因琐事)
His silly chatter would vex a saint. 他说的话很无聊, 多有涵养的人也得气得发火.
She was vexed that I was late. 她嗔怪我来晚了.
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
worry or distress (sb) 使(某人)忧虑或悲哀
He was vexed at his failure. 他失败後垂 头丧气.
3 (idm 习语) a vexed `question difficult problem that causes much discussion 引起很多争论的问题
the vexed question of who pays for the damage 应由谁赔偿损失, 这个争论不休的问题.
But he has not promised to give you any of his blood.
但是他并没有答应给你他身上的任何一滴血。
I agree that it is a difficult situation.
我同意,这种情况很难办。
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