Pique
01
一時的な怒り, むっとした感情
a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment
例
In a moment of pique, she slammed the door and walked out.
怒りの瞬間に、彼女はドアをバタンと閉めて出て行った。
to pique
01
怒らせる, 傷つける
to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense
Transitive: to pique sb/sth
例
He was piqued by her lack of attention.
彼は彼女の無関心にいらだちを感じた。
02
そそる, 刺激する
to provoke or arouse a feeling of interest or curiosity in someone
Transitive: to pique a sense of interest or curiosity
例
The enigmatic art installation in the gallery was designed to pique viewers' curiosity about its underlying meaning.
ギャラリーの謎めいたアートインスタレーションは、その根底にある意味について観客の好奇心をそそるように設計されていました。
03
自慢する, 誇りに思う
to pride oneself on something or feel a sense of superiority
Transitive: to pique oneself on sth
例
His consistent high performance in academics made him pique himself on his intellectual abilities.
彼の一貫して高い学業成績は、彼が自分の知的能力に誇りを持つようにさせた。
Pique
01
a woven fabric with a raised, textured pattern, often featuring small geometric designs, commonly used in garments such as polo shirts
例
The blazer was lined with pique for added texture.
