bete noire /bɛt nwɑː/ (alsobêtenoire)

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  N-SING（单数型名词） If you refer to someone or something as your bete noire, you mean that you have a particular dislike for them or that they annoy you a great deal. 令人厌恶的人或事物 [oft with poss]

  例：

  Apple's bete noire in recent years has been timing inventory to meet demand.

  苹果公司近几年最头疼的问题是及时供货以满足市场需求。