Definition
To irritate or annoy someone, often causing them to become defensive or angry.
使(某人)恼火或生气
He always says things on purpose to try and get my back up.
他总是故意说一些话来惹我生气。
She asked some very personal questions, which really put my back up.
她问了一些非常私人的问题,这真的让我非常恼火。
I tried to stay calm, but his constant criticism really got my back up.
我试图保持冷静,但他不断的批评真的让我非常生气。