Definitions
v. To make someone annoyed, worried, or frustrated.
使烦恼；使恼怒
Example
The constant dripping from the tap began to vex him.
水龙头不停滴水，开始让他心烦。
Disagreements over how to fund public transport continue to vex policymakers in many growing cities.
在许多不断发展的城市，公共交通资金来源的分歧仍困扰着政策制定者。
Collocations
- vex policymakers
- a vexed question
- be vexed by delays
Word family
- vexed (adj.)
- vexing (adj.)
- vexation (n.)
Synonyms
- annoy
- irritate
- trouble
Antonyms
- soothe
Usage tip
较正式的及物动词，日常多用annoy。
FAQ
- What does vex mean?
- To make someone annoyed, worried, or frustrated.
- How is vex pronounced?
- UK /veks/, US /veks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
