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nettled

/net-l/US // ˈnɛt l //UK // (ˈnɛtəl) //

网状的,有网纹的,有网纹,网状

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs.Compare nettle family.
    • : any of various allied or similar plants.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    net·tled, net·tling.

    • : to irritate, annoy, or provoke.
    • : to sting as a nettle does.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbprovoke, upset

Examples

  • It nettled him; it broke down his habitual composure, and it was a relief to him when the conference came to a close.

  • Lady Hartledon understood the implication; she felt nettled, and a flush rose to her face.

  • His indifference nettled her, and she picked up her work, resolved not to offer him the least assistance.

  • I thought he would never have ended; and I felt nettled that my remark should have given rise to such immoderate mirth.

  • I was nettled now at all these things which were coming to puzzle and perturb an honest fellow out for a morning ride.