fractious
adjective /ˈfrækʃəs/
/ˈfrækʃəs/
(especially British English)- easily upset, especially by small things
暴躁的；易怒的；动辄烦躁的 - Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
孩子们疲倦时易烦躁好哭。
- Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
- (formal) making trouble and complaining
捣乱的；惹是生非的 - The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
这六个不安分的加盟共和国要求自治。
- The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
词源late 17th cent.: from fraction, probably on the pattern of the pair faction, factious.