词义解释
Rankled 是动词 rankle 的过去式和过去分词形式，意为“（因长期不满或怨恨而）使烦恼、激怒、耿耿于怀”。常用于描述一种持续性的、难以释怀的不快情绪。
词源
“Rankle” 源自中古法语 rancler，意为“溃烂”，最初用于描述伤口发炎。后来引申为心理上的“刺痛”或“烦扰”。
常见用法
通常以被动语态出现，如 “It rankled with him that...” 或主动语态 “The comment rankled for years.”
例句
- The unfair criticism rankled with her for weeks.
- His failure to acknowledge her contribution really rankled.
- Even after all these years, the memory still rankles.