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小词详解 | nettle
nettle 英 [ˈnetl] 美 [ˈnetl]
Cobblers, he would conclude, must grasp the nettle and cut production to $80.
他会得出结论,认为鞋匠们必须忍痛减产至80美元。
——《经济学人》If you've never tried nettles, imagine the flavor of the best spinach you ever had, only deeper, greener and sweeter.
如果你从未尝试过荨麻,想象一下你吃过最好吃的菠菜的味道,只是更加深、绿和甜。
——《纽约时报》
[名词] 荨麻
我们应该在全民公决前果断出手解决棘手的货币贬值问题。否则,我们将不得不默默忍受通货膨胀的恶果。
We should grasp the nettle of devaluation before the referendum takes place. Otherwise, we will have to grin and bear the ravages of inflation.
"I didn't want anyone to talk to me," said Harry, who was feeling more and more nettled.
“我不需要人跟我说话。”哈利越来越火了。
exasperate: irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely irritate: make (someone) annoyed or a little angry aggravate: make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious