adj.爱找碴的，脾气坏且抱怨不休的

My grandfather can be quite cantankerous at times, especially when he's tired.
我祖父有时会很倔强，特别是当他累的时候。
The old man down the street is known for his cantankerous nature and frequent complaints.
街尾的那位老人以他乖戾的性格和频繁的抱怨而闻名。
Despite her cantankerous demeanor, Mrs. Jenkins had a heart of gold and would always help those in need.
尽管詹金斯夫人态度乖僻，但她心地善良，总是帮助有需要的人。
The cantankerous customer refused to listen to any explanations and demanded to speak to the manager.
那位暴躁的顾客拒绝听取任何解释，并要求见经理。
Working with the cantankerous chef was a challenge; his temperamental outbursts made the kitchen a tense environment.
与那位脾气暴躁的厨师共事是一大挑战，他的情绪爆发让厨房气氛紧张。
The cantankerous old writer was notorious for his scathing critiques of modern literature.
那位脾气乖张的老作家因其对现代文学的尖锐批评而臭名昭著。
After years of solitude, the hermit had become increasingly cantankerous, turning away even those who came in peace.
多年独居后，隐士变得越来越暴躁，甚至将那些和平而来的人也拒之门外。
Dealing with the cantankerous neighbor's constant complaints required a great deal of patience.
应对那位坏脾气邻居不断的抱怨需要极大的耐心。
The usually cantankerous boss surprised everyone by being exceptionally cheerful during the office party.
平时脾气暴躁的老板在办公室聚会上异常愉快，这让所有人都感到惊讶。
The cantankerous cat would hiss at anyone who approached its favorite sleeping spot.
那只脾气暴躁的猫会对任何接近它最爱睡觉地点的人发出嘶嘶声。