vex

1. V-T If someone or something vexes you, they make you feel annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. 使烦恼; 使迷惑; 使沮丧

It vexed me to think of others gossiping behind my back. 想到别人在我背后说闲话让我很恼火。

2. vexedADJ 烦恼的

Exporters, farmers and industrialists alike are vexed and blame the government. 出口商、农场主和工业家们同样恼火，都谴责政府。

3. →see also vexed