irritation
/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3291 in the learning path
恼怒；烦躁
Definitions
n. the feeling of being annoyed
恼怒；烦躁
n. soreness or discomfort in a part of the body
刺激；发炎不适
Example
He sighed with irritation when the phone rang again.
电话又响了，他烦躁地叹了口气。
Exposure to household cleaning products may cause skin irritation, especially among people with sensitive skin.
接触家用清洁产品可能引起皮肤刺激，皮肤敏感者尤其如此。
Collocations
- skin irritation
- eye irritation
- a source of irritation
Word family
- irritate (v.)
- irritated (adj.)
- irritating (adj.)
- irritable (adj.)
Synonyms
- annoyance
Usage tip
既可指情绪上的恼怒，也可指皮肤等受到刺激。
FAQ
- What does irritation mean?
- the feeling of being annoyed soreness or discomfort in a part of the body
- How is irritation pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
