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irritating

/ɪrəteɪtɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

causing annoyance

令人烦躁的

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The constant clicking sound became irritating after an hour.
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持续不断的咔嗒声一个小时后就让人心烦了。
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Pronunciation: /ɪrəteɪtɪŋ/

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