touchy
/ˈtʌtʃi/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5896 in the learning path
易生气的；敏感的
Definitions
adj. Easily upset or offended, especially by criticism.
易生气的；敏感的
adj. Likely to cause upset or disagreement unless handled carefully.
敏感难处理的
Example
My brother gets touchy when anyone criticises his cooking.
只要有人批评哥哥的厨艺，他就容易生气。
Pay differences remain a touchy subject in many workplaces, making open discussions about fairness particularly difficult.
薪酬差异在许多工作场所仍是敏感话题，使公开讨论公平问题变得尤为困难。
Collocations
- touchy about criticism
- a touchy subject
- a touchy issue
Word family
- touchiness (n.)
Synonyms
- sensitive
- irritable
Antonyms
- easy-going
Usage tip
touchy指易生气；touched指受感动。
FAQ
- What does touchy mean?
- Easily upset or offended, especially by criticism. Likely to cause upset or disagreement unless handled carefully.
- How is touchy pronounced?
- UK /ˈtʌtʃi/, US /ˈtʌtʃi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
