annoyance
/əˈnɔɪəns/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4187 in the learning path
恼怒；烦躁
Definitions
n. The feeling of being slightly angry or irritated.
恼怒；烦躁
n. Something or someone that makes you feel irritated.
烦人的事物
Example
She sighed in annoyance when the doorbell rang again.
门铃再次响起时，她烦躁地叹了口气。
Although traffic noise may seem a minor annoyance, prolonged exposure can negatively affect residents' wellbeing.
交通噪声虽然可能只是小困扰，但长期接触会对居民的身心健康产生不利影响。
Collocations
- to my annoyance
- a minor annoyance
- a source of annoyance
Word family
- annoy (v.)
- annoyed (adj.)
- annoying (adj.)
Synonyms
- irritation
- exasperation
Antonyms
- pleasure
Usage tip
指情绪时不可数；指具体烦人事物时可数。
FAQ
- What does annoyance mean?
- The feeling of being slightly angry or irritated. Something or someone that makes you feel irritated.
- How is annoyance pronounced?
- UK /əˈnɔɪəns/, US /əˈnɔɪəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
