adj that strains one's temper or patience; annoying 磨练脾气或耐性的; 使人厌烦的 *a trying person to deal with 难对付的人 * have a trying day 度过难熬的一天.
trying
朗文当代英英词典(第4版)
adj annoying or difficult in a way that makes you feel worried, tired etc That child is very trying. The beginning of the show is often a trying time because of latecomers. They do the best they can in trying circumstances .