to nettle
01
いらだたせる, 悩ませる
to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations
Transitive: to nettle sb
例
His persistent interruptions nettled the teacher during the lesson.
彼のしつこい妨害は授業中に先生をいらだたせた。
02
刺す, 刺激する
to strike or sting someone with a plant with stinging hairs
Transitive: to nettle a person or body part
例
He accidentally nettled his arm while walking through the thick bushes.
彼は茂みを歩いているときに誤って腕を刺してしまった。
Nettle
01
イラクサ, 刺草
any of various plants, especially of the genus Urtica, that have stinging hairs which cause skin irritation upon contact
例
She brushed against the nettles and felt an instant sting.
彼女はイラクサに触れて、すぐに刺すような痛みを感じた。
