vex
/veks; vɛks/ v
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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.