Peevish
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GRE Barron
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 坏脾气的, 易怒的
- ［英］ adj. 坏脾气的, 易怒的 ( querulous; fretful)
- ［类］ mawkish : sentimental / peevish : annoyed ( 同义: 多愁善感的 / 烦躁易怒的)
- ［例］ a peevish child
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English pevish spiteful
- Date: circa 1530
- 1. querulous in temperament or mood ; fretful
- 2. perversely obstinate <a peevish child>
- 3. marked by ill temper
- ? peevishly adverb
- ? peevishness noun
