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irritate

/ɪrɪteɪt/

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1 · verb

to make someone annoyed or a part of the body sore

使恼怒；刺激

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Strong soap can irritate sensitive skin.
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刺激性强的肥皂可能刺激敏感皮肤。
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Pronunciation: /ɪrɪteɪt/

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