irritate
/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4745 in the learning path
使烦躁；惹恼
Definitions
v. To make someone feel annoyed or impatient.
使烦躁；惹恼
v. To make skin or another body part sore or uncomfortable.
刺激；使不适
Example
The constant dripping from the tap really irritates me.
水龙头不停滴水，真让我烦躁。
Some household cleaning products contain chemicals that can irritate the skin and cause breathing difficulties.
某些家用清洁产品含有会刺激皮肤并导致呼吸困难的化学物质。
Collocations
- irritate the skin
- irritate the eyes
- really irritate someone
Word family
- irritation (n.)
- irritating (adj.)
- irritated (adj.)
- irritant (n.)
Synonyms
- annoy
- bother
Antonyms
- soothe
Usage tip
irritated形容人感到烦躁；irritating形容事物烦人。
FAQ
- What does irritate mean?
- To make someone feel annoyed or impatient. To make skin or another body part sore or uncomfortable.
- How is irritate pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪrɪteɪt/, US /ˈɪrɪteɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
