If someone taunts you, they say unkind or insulting things to you, especially about your weaknesses or failures.
例句
A gang taunted a disabled man...一伙小混混嘲笑一位残疾人。Other youths taunted him about his clothes.其他年轻人笑话他的衣服。
英汉词典释义
vt.
嘲讽;嘲弄;辱骂;奚落
He taunted me for being weak.他嘲讽我的软弱。Some of the girls taunted her about her weight.有些女孩子笑她胖。The other children taunted him with nicknames.其他的孩子用绰号取笑他。
n.
嘲弄的言语,嘲笑,奚落
He had to endure the racist taunts of the crowd.他不得不忍受那群人种族歧视的奚落。He had to endure the taunts of his successful rival.他不得不忍受成功了的对手的讥笑。Her taunts ruffled his pride.她的嘲笑使他的自尊心大受打击。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Verb
1. harass with persistent criticism or carping;
"The children teased the new teacher""Don't ride me so hard over my failure""His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"