ruffle
名詞
定義 ruffle 名詞
- Countable(可數名詞)
A decorative series of small folds in fabric, either created within the material or attached as a separate piece.
（布料上的）皺褶邊；裝飾褶
動詞
定義 ruffle 動詞
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To disturb the smoothness of a surface by touching or moving it.
弄亂；弄皺；使不平整
As she walked by, she gently ruffled his hair with her hand.
當她走過時，她用手輕輕地弄亂了他的頭髮。
The birds ruffled their feathers in a state of alarm.
鳥兒們在驚慌中弄亂了牠們的羽毛。
A light breeze ruffled the surface of the water.
微風輕輕地拂過，使水面泛起漣漪。
- Transitive(及物動詞)Usually passive(通常被動)
To cause someone to be annoyed, upset, or nervous.
使惱火；使心煩意亂；使緊張
He is easily ruffled by any form of criticism.
他很容易因為任何形式的批評而心煩意亂。
This small issue really ruffled his feathers.
這個小問題真的讓他很惱火。
She was a bit ruffled by the upcoming interview.
她對即將到來的面試有點緊張。
成語
- ruffle someone's feathers
To irritate or annoy someone, often by challenging their pride or status.
惹怒（某人）
• He always says things on purpose to ruffle his colleagues' feathers.
他總是故意說一些話來惹惱他的同事。