●ˌpush sb’s ˈbuttons ( ˌpress sb’s ˈbuttonsespecially in BrE) (informal) make sb react, especially in an angry or excited way使作出反应（尤指愤怒地或激动地）◆I almost never lose my temper, but this guy can really push my buttons.我几乎从不发脾气，但这家伙真的让我火冒三丈。◆I’ve known him for years, but I still don’t really know what pushes his buttons.我已认识他多年，可还是摸不透他的脾气。