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ruffle /ˈrʌfl/
●ruffle sb’s/a few ˈfeathers (informal) annoy sb by doing sth that upsets and disturbs them 惹恼；使不安◆All this talk of a strike has clearly ruffled the management’s feathers.
所有这些关于罢工的传言显然让管理层很不安。 OPP smooth (sb’s) ruffled feathers NOTE This refers to the way the wind disturbs the smooth surface of a bird’s feathers so that they stick out. 这个习语原指风吹乱鸟平整的羽毛的样子。 |