/'ɪrɪteɪt; `ɪrə,tet/
v [Tn]
1 make (sb) angry, annoyed or impatient 使（某人）愤怒、烦恼或急躁
*irritated by/at the delay 受耽搁而恼怒
* It irritates me to have to shout to be heard. 我得大嚷大叫别人才能听见, 我为此十分不快.
2 (a) (biology 生) cause discomfort to (a part of the body) 使（身体某部）不适; 刺激
*Acid irritates the stomach lining. 酸能刺激胃黏膜.
(b) make sore or inflamed 使疼痛或发炎
*The smoke irritates my eyes. 烟熏得我眼睛发痛.

v [T]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin;Origin: , past participle of irritare 'to cause strong feelings in, excite']
to make someone feel annoyed or impatient, especially by doing something many times or for a long period of time
　It really irritates me when he doesn't help around the house.
to make a part of your body painful and sore
　This cream may irritate sensitive skin .