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to rankle
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使苦恼, 让人不快
to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice
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例子
Her harsh words rankled him for days after the argument.
While they were working together, the unresolved conflict rankled their relationship, leading to tension in the office.
If left unaddressed, the betrayal will surely rankle him for years to come.
The unfair treatment continues to rankle him, affecting his attitude towards the company.
The criticism is currently rankling his pride, making it difficult for him to move on.
