【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] 划线词的意思是“使恼怒”，C项意为“使恼怒”，例：His mother was annoyed with him for being so rude to their neighbors.他母亲因为他对邻居如此粗暴无礼而生他的气。A项意为“戏弄”，例：Don't take it seriously—he's only teasing.别把它当真，他只不过是在开玩笑。B项意为“吸引”，例：The flower show attracted large crowds this year.今年的花展吸引了大批观众。D项意为“保护”，例：These rare tigers are protected by special laws.这些珍贵的老虎受到专门法律的保护。