early 15c., from Old French vexer "vex, harass" (14c.), from Latin vexare "to shake, jolt, toss violently;" figuratively "attack, harass, trouble, annoy," from vexus, collateral form of vectus, past participle of vehere "to draw, carry" (see vehicle). Related: Vexed; vexing.
例文
1. I hope not,else he will vex my father.
私はそうでないことを望んで、さもなくば彼は私の父を怒らせることになります.
2.I didn 't think to vex you by such a trifle.
そんな小さなことであなたを苦しめるつもりはありません。
3.I wouldn 't vex my darling,for the wide world 's riches.