nettle
US /ˈnet̬.əl/
UK /ˈnet.əl/
名词
荨麻
a herbaceous plant that has stinging hairs and inconspicuous green flowers
示例:
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Be careful not to touch the nettle, it will sting you.
小心别碰荨麻，它会蜇你。
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Some people use nettle tea for its medicinal properties.
有些人用荨麻茶来治疗疾病。
动词
惹恼, 激怒
to annoy or irritate (someone)
示例:
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His constant complaining began to nettle her.
他不停的抱怨开始惹恼她。
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The rude comment really nettled him.
那句粗鲁的评论真的激怒了他。