vex

动词

1. 1

   使恼怒、使生气、激怒稍正式

   His constant interruptions began to vex the whole committee.

   他不停插话，开始让整个委员会感到恼怒。

2. 2

   使苦恼、使烦恼、使忧心

   She was vexed by the thought of losing her job.

   一想到可能失去工作，她就烦恼不已。

3. 3

   困扰、使费解常用被动

   This question has vexed researchers for over a century.

   这个问题困扰研究者已超过一个世纪。