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pique AHD[pēk] D.J.[piːk]K.K.[pik]n.（名词）- A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.生气，自尊受损：因被看不起或轻视而生气的状态；自尊心受损的感觉
v.tr.（及物动词）piqued, piqu.ing, piques - To cause to feel resentment or indignation.使生气：使憎恨或气愤
- To provoke; arouse:激起，引起：The portrait piqued her curiosity.这幅肖像引起她的好奇
- To pride (oneself):使自豪：He piqued himself on his stylish attire.他为自己颇具风格的着装而自豪
- French [a prick, irritation] 法语 [刺，激怒]
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from piquer [to prick] 源自 piquer [刺]
- from Vulgar Latin *piccāre 源自 俗拉丁语 *piccāre
- [ultimately of imitative origin] [最终源自拟声词]
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