something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
一些或某人造成持续的麻烦或烦恼 (yīxiē huò mǒu rén zàochéng chíxù de máfan huò fánnǎo)
"The new regulations have been a thorn in the flesh for small business owners."
"新规定对小企业主来说已经成为了肉中的刺。" (Xīn guīdìng duì xiǎo qǐyè zhǔ lái shuō yǐjīng chéngwéi le **ròu zhōng de cì**.)
to think you are very good or important
to be angry or resentful about something from the past
thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way
to be extra kind to someone unpleasant to neutralize their n...
used when something hoped for did not happen
despite great difficulties or challenges
