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单词 irritate
释义
irritate
(ɪrɪteɪt )
Word forms: irritates , irritating , irritated
1. verb B2
If something irritates you, it keeps annoying you.
Their attitude irritates me. [VERB noun]
Perhaps they were irritated by the sound of crying. [be VERB-ed]
angry
Synonyms: annoy, anger, bother, provoke  
irritated adjective B2
Not surprisingly, her teacher is getting irritated with her. [+ with]
Synonyms: annoyed, cross, angry, bothered  
2. verb
If something irritates a part of your body, it causes it to itch or become sore.
Wear rubber gloves while chopping chillies as they can irritate the skin. [VERB noun]
Collocations:
irritate a nerve
This, in turn, could irritate a nerve, causing the symptoms you describe.
The Sun
Fluid leaks out of the disc and irritates the nerve.
Times, Sunday Times
When the priest started to preach and reprimand her, she silenced him and stated that such talk irritated her nerves.
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irritate the lining of
Another possible cause of your sickness could be anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen, which can irritate the lining of your stomach.
The Sun
These in turn can irritate the lining of the gallbladder or lead to a blockage.
Times, Sunday Times
You should avoid toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulphate (which can irritate the lining of the mouth), use a soft toothbrush and ask your pharmacist for a protective paste.
The Sun
Scalding water irritates the lining of the mouth and throat, and scientists believe that can fuel oesophageal tumours.
The Sun
Food and vitamins are also be effected because the body attacks to the own intestinal wall, irritating the lining of the intestine.
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irritate the lungs
They found it generated air pollutants, including carbon monoxide, which can irritate the lungs and cause breathing problems.
The Sun
When inhaled, too much alcohol can irritate the lungs so there's the risk of nerve damage too.
The Sun
The various particles and gases are known to irritate the lungs and exacerbate respiratory diseases.
Times, Sunday Times
Keeping a cat can irritate the lungs and exacerbate the symptoms of asthma, even in people who have no specific allergy to the animals, researchers say.
Times, Sunday Times
If inhaled, it will irritate the lungs and mucus membrane.
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irritate the skin
Cut down on products that can potentially irritate your skin, including aftershave, products containing retinol and leaveon salicylic acid, and change your washing powder.
Times,Sunday Times
The best designs have seams and zips that don't irritate the skin or interfere with chest hair on repetitive movement.
Times, Sunday Times
Others, such as rue, ivy, narcissus and euphorbia, can irritate the skin.
The Sun
Thorough washing helps to prevent zits, though beware of scrubbing existing blemishes, as this can irritate the skin and make them worse.
Times, Sunday Times
It's really gentle and doesn't irritate the skin.
The Sun
Translations:
Chinese: 激怒
Japanese: いらいらさせる
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