piqued
v.
伤害…的自尊心( pique的过去式和过去分词 );
激起(好奇心);
例句:
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She wrinkled her nose, piqued by his total lack of enthusiasm.
她皱皱鼻子,为他毫无热情而感到不快。
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Granny was astounded and a little piqued, I think, because it had all been arranged without her knowledge.
奶奶很吃惊,我想还有点儿生气,因为所有这些安排都没有告诉过她。
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Their curiosity piqued, they stopped writing.
他们的好奇心被挑起,停下了手中的笔。
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Not a very sexy subject but it piqued my interest.
来自THETIMES
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These revelations piqued the interest of federal authorities.
来自NEWYORKER
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Lucia had been just a little piqued by Maud's apparent indifference.
来自E. F. Benson