a. 叫人发急的, 使人为难的, 无理缠讼的

[经] 苛捐杂税

[ adj ]
causing irritation or annoyance
<adj.all>
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his forkaircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork
a pesky mosquito
swarms of pestering gnats
a plaguey newfangled safety catch
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
a vexatious child
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

Vexatious \Vex*a"tious\, a. [See {Vexation}.]
1. Causing vexation; agitating; afflictive; annoying; as, a
vexatious controversy; a vexatious neighbor. ``Continual
vexatious wars.'' --South.

2. Full or vexation, trouble, or disquiet; disturbed.

He leads a vexatious life. --Sir K.
Digby.

{Vexatious suit} (Law), a suit commenced for the purpose of
giving trouble, or without cause.
※ -- {Vex*a"tious*ly}, adv. --
{Vex*a"tious*ness}, n.