Murder might be condoned or explained , and yet some smaller offence might rankle .
她们也许能原谅或理解行凶杀人,但是对轻微一些的冒犯行为可能耿耿于怀.
Some ill-chosen ambassadors to the region ( and delays in their confirmation ) rankle .
不合适的大使人选(及其延迟确认)引起了人们的不满。
Although this parental support seems to be a good thing , the new arrangements also rankle many people and violate ideals of autonomy that have long prevailed in this nation .
Other workers , he says , may fear that seeking benefits would rankle their former employers , who must pay more into the unemployment insurance system as more of their workers collect benefits .
However , the company continues to rankle some large institutional investors who fear that the ipo 's rising price and heavy insider selling could make facebook shares more volatile after their market debut .
If you and I want to stir up a resentment tomorrow that may rankle across the decades and endure until death , just let us indulge in a little stinging criticism --- no matter how certain we are that it is justified .
" Pearl felt the sentiment , and requited it with the bitterest hatred that can be supposed to rankle in a childish bosom . These outbreaks of a fierce temper had a kind of value , and even comfort , "
I admit that it does seem odd that asians would rankle at the exuberant praise that others offer up for our ' work ethic , ' our ' family values ' and our status as ' exemplars of the american dream . ' After all , why should we decline the chance to be placed on a pedestal ?