Definition
To inadvertently upset or offend someone by bringing up a sensitive topic.
刺痛某人的痛处
He touched a raw nerve when he asked me about my job loss.
当他问起我失业的事时，他触及了我的敏感点。
The comments about her previous marriage clearly struck a nerve.
关于她前段婚姻的评论显然触及了她的敏感点。
I clearly hit a raw nerve when I mentioned his past mistakes.
当我提到他过去的错误时，我显然触及了他的敏感点。