| 单词 | touchiness |
| 例句 | I'm interested in exploring the discomfort in the area, the touchiness. Helen Simpson: 'I stuffed it with sex and violence' 2010-05-28T06:00:00Z For starters, she would like us to get over the kind of hair-trigger touchiness about language that leads to social media pile-ons, and focus on genuine threats. ‘Yes, I Can Say That!’ Review: The Freedom to Offend 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The touchiness of the nuclear issue tends to cause backers to shun anything too critical. Japanese film "Homeland" tiptoes into Fukushima nuclear debate 2014-03-05T02:22:56Z In any case it could be very useful if you were quite happy, thank you, with social distancing when it comes to hugs and touchiness. Style Invitational Week 1443: The letters of the laws — write an acronym bill 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z In preadolescent children, Fortuna says, depression may reveal itself as touchiness and irritability rather than sadness. There’s a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children. Why? 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The Chinese authorities’ touchiness means global outcries have a mixed record of securing better treatment of repressed groups. Pressure over China’s human rights abuses mounts ahead of Beijing Olympics 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z The touchiness appears to be hindering efforts to gather information about the strains in Iran. Iran confronts coronavirus amid a ‘battle between science and conspiracy theories’ 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z They said this touchiness was apparent in the lack of monuments in North Korea honoring the estimated 400,000 Chinese soldiers who died helping protect the North during the 1950-53 Korean War. Before Kim Meets Trump, China Gets Jittery About North Korea’s Intentions 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Expectations for Prince Muhammad’s rule are growing—along with his own touchiness. Saudis applaud the anti-corruption drive, but investors fret 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z That’s the takeaway of new research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that describes the origins of touchiness in the common duck’s quacker. Duck bill’s sensitive touch develops in the egg 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Thus the enmity between Jew and Arab is contributing to the obstacles and touchiness of this curious situation, which has also been a little affected by the rivalry between Jews and Christians. The Scrolls from the Dead Sea 1955-05-06T04:00:00Z Here’s another thing about this particular 55-4: It comes with a coach with an unusually low level of touchiness, and an unusually high capacity for pointing out his own errors. How high are expectations for Ohio State football? Watch a postgame news conference. 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z A characteristic of Bellow’s mentioned by nearly everyone who knew him was his touchiness. Saul Bellow’s Revenge 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z Many say the Congress party has a record of touchiness when it comes to films involving its leaders and rule. Why India loves to ban films 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Along with the autumn snow flurries, there is a certain touchiness in the Wyoming air among the state’s Republican establishment. Liz Cheney’s campaign challenge, family strife ‘bruising’ Wyoming Republicans 2013-11-24T00:25:51Z But if you believe there will be a resolution – that Congress will agree on a budget soon, even if it misses the year-end deadline — shouldn’t you be taking advantage of this touchiness? Wells Fargo Guy Sees 40% Rise in S&P 500: Beyond the Cliff Lie Greener Pastures? 2012-11-28T21:53:33Z He told the audience that Apple would “double down” on secrecy around products — a subject of extreme touchiness for Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs’s successor takes center stage 2012-05-31T00:35:00Z Why do some people make themselves disagreeable in a community by their touchiness and sulkiness? One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z So many people are offended at facts—really a useless touchiness. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Atherton, with the touchiness of a very young man, at once took offence. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z Do�a Paula was naturally kind and gentle, a friend of the poor, and generous; but she had the unreflective pride and the extreme touchiness of the working class of Sarrio. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z It combines the touchiness of the sensitive-plant with the soul of the weed; and it was the Bride’s first introduction to the variety—which, indeed, does not exist in Australia. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z The "touchiness" of the world in general affords tactless persons a perennial source of offended astonishment. Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:34.213Z This time the drudgery was even worse, and he was considerably hampered by the touchiness and jealousy of the real section commander, who was a dug-out captain of conspicuous inability. Servants of the Guns 2011-10-06T02:00:39.987Z "A little touchiness was to be expected under the circumstances." The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z She will soon get over her little touchiness.' Dorothy's Double Volume II (of 3) 2011-05-29T02:00:06.640Z As to San Francisco's "touchiness" upon the subject there is this much more to be said. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z Men respected him; they only regretted that he had so many extravagant notions, particularly a morbid touchiness as to matters of honor; however, that is a fault which men do not seriously disapprove of. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z The administration’s olive branch, and LaPierre’s rejection of it, underscores the touchiness of gun politics, particularly for a Democratic president looking to win favor with pro-gun independent voters as he undertakes his reelection campaign. Obama extends olive branch in gun control debate 2011-03-15T00:26:36Z His touchiness upon the subject of his own benefactions remanded her pleasurably of Reifferscheid. She Buildeth Her House 2011-01-04T03:01:05.167Z Yet a by-product of the intense focus and brutal realism is a certain touchiness. Cesc F?bregas plays down Arsenal's win over Manchester City 2010-10-25T21:31:00Z Japan’s touchiness about fairness on the high seas is understandable given its dependence on seafood. Magazine Preview: Tuna?s End 2010-06-23T00:10:00Z There is no perception or there is no touchiness. Seattle University Coach Cameron Dollar on Clarence Trent 2010-04-21T23:33:00Z But at this time they developed a new touchiness; possibly Lent was partly accountable. The Furnace In the Germans alone, no trace of humour is to be observed, and their solemnity is accompanied by a touchiness often beyond belief. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) Their touchiness, their affectation, their lack of culture—all are inherent in them. An Ocean Tramp "You must feel very much amused," said a rather sour-looking man standing near by, with a peculiar touchiness as if he had been laughed at. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart At least a contributing factor to the current cycle of science fiction movies being made in Hollywood is the touchiness of minorities having their nationals being portrayed as villains. Reel Life Films The desert regions of the West seemed always to breed truculence and touchiness. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado However, he is better in that respect than when he first came over, and in time, no doubt, his touchiness will die out. A Girl of the Commune The touchiness of that official does credit rather to his zeal than to his judgment—and, besides, he is obviously no humorist. The History of "Punch" So much was at stake, and their fortunes were at so low an ebb, that Marcus might be pardoned for his unusual touchiness. Doctor Luttrell's First Patient If they are disturbed, then sin has crept in somewhere--self-pity, self-seeking, self-indulgence in thought or deed, sensitiveness, touchiness, self-defence, self-consciousness, shyness, reserve, worry, fear and so on. The Calvary Road It is chronically troubled with "the disease of touchiness." Quiet Talks on Power Out of this temperament has grown the self-consciousness, the uneasy vanity, the “touchiness” which has made Germany of late years the despair of the diplomats all over the world. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View The combination of modesty, touchiness and pride, without humour, is typical and happily caught. George Borrow The Man and His Books We earn our bread, but cannot digest it; and our over-stimulated nerves soon become irritated, and touchiness follows,—so fatal to a business man, and so annoying in society. Cheerfulness as a Life Power In the matter of food there is an especial touchiness and testiness, every woman being convinced that to cook well is the birthright of all women. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 The exceeding touchiness of the Governor was sorely tried by certain indiscretions on the part of the General, who in his rapid and vehement utterances sometimes forgot the rules of prudence. Montcalm and Wolfe There is a disease called "touchiness"—a disease which, in spite of its innocent name, is one of the gravest sources of restlessness in the world. Beautiful Thoughts While she reproved him for his self-tormenting touchiness, she became conscious that she herself was not entirely free from that fault. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 08 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Guilelessly she indulged and mothered him, overlooking his egoism, his touchiness and peevishness, his occasional defects of breeding and of taste. Deadham Hard Our sense of honor is responsible for our exaggerated sensitiveness and touchiness; and if there is the conceit in us with which some foreigners charge us, that, too, is a pathological outcome of honor. Bushido, the Soul of Japan Then she told me that is the way she judges their advance, according to their touchiness. Elizabeth Visits America There was an unusual touchiness in the young doctor's voice. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth In spite of poverty, touchiness and vanity characteristic of the modern Greek, there is good stuff in him. Popular Science Monthly Oct, Nov, Dec, 1915 — Volume 86 But, if you be ashamed of your touchiness, you must ask pardon, mind, when she comes in. Wuthering Heights In the Germans alone, no trace of humour is to be observed, and their solemnity is accompanied by a touchiness often beyond belief. A Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa There was a simplicity in the man which would have disarmed a touchiness even more youthful than mine. The Shadow Line; a confession "My touchiness about trifles, dear master and mistress." Peter Pan Pao-yü was inwardly giving way to that unhappiness, which had been occasioned by Pao-ch'ai's touchiness, so when he also saw Tai-yü approach him and taunt him, displeasure keener than ever was aroused in him. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books So that she had shaken him off—with too much impatience, no doubt, and too little consideration for the touchiness of his temper. Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I This is the origin, among other things, of a disease called "touchiness "—a disease which, in spite of its innocent name, is one of the gravest sources of restlessness in the world. Pax Vobiscum For wrong feeling is more infectious than wrong doing; especially the various phases of ill temper,—gloominess, touchiness, discontent, irritability,—do we not know how catching these are? Daily Strength for Daily Needs It had all the interests and all the touchiness of a State, and more. The Mind in the Making The Relation of Intelligence to Social Reform The "touchiness of the lower class" causes them to be offended by the very sanitary regulations designed for their benefit. Problems of Poverty But you are a stranger in town, and can't have no such foolish touchiness about a person that is nothing to you, so I will just tell you all about it. The Mill Mystery The real cause of war lies far less often in the moral demand that prefers righteousness to peace than in the touchiness, selfishness, and resentments of nations, or their desire for glory and conquest. Problems of Conduct As in Unyamwezi, they guard their rights with a truly feminine touchiness and jealousy. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 1 Though it seemed a serious matter to me, considering the touchiness of the English, to take a man off one of their warships, I had no course but to act. Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville He liked that absence of all "touchiness" from her, and felt that a man could rest comfortably on her good breeding. In the Wilderness She is the only woman I know or have ever known without smallness or touchiness of any kind. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Surliness and ill temper, glumness, touchiness, are inexcusable; nor may we needlessly burden others with our troubles and disappointments - the motto, "Burn your own smoke," voices an important duty. Problems of Conduct Stabbed in his touchiness, he wrote for all his scrip to be handed over to him; and thereafter loss and gain depended on himself alone. Australia Felix However that may be, you shall never be able to reproach me for touchiness. A Laodicean : a Story of To-day Varin knew he was right, but aware of Bigot's touchiness on that point, added, as is the wont of panders to great men, "It is either yours or the Cardinal's." The Golden Dog Personality and character during the Italian Renaissance and during the present time.—Intensity of the passions in Bonaparte.—His excessive touchiness.—His immediate violence.—His impatience, rapidity, and need of talking. The Modern Regime, Volume 1 The pedantry, the good nature, the touchiness, the humour, the nervousness, are all here. Introduction to the Compleat Angler He would have brought in his sectarian spites, his propaganda of church-going, his persecution of the heretic and the illegitimate, his ecclesiastical politics, his taboos, and his doctrinal touchiness.... War and the future: Italy, France and Britain at war The princess had grown accustomed to this already with her other daughters, but now she felt that there was more ground for the prince's touchiness. Anna Karenina |
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