to rankle
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激怒, 使怨恨
to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice
例子
The unfair treatment continues to rankle him, affecting his attitude towards the company.
不公平的待遇继续激怒他，影响了他对公司的态度。
Her harsh words rankled him for days after the argument.
她尖刻的话语在争论后激怒了他好几天。
