ruffle

🇬🇧 UK/'rʌfl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To disturb the smoothness or calmness of something; to annoy or upset someone.

弄乱,弄皱;使烦恼,激怒

n.

A gathered or frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing; a disturbance or commotion.

褶边,荷叶边;骚动,混乱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
ruffleother
=ruffle

Common Collocations

  • 1.ruffle someone's feathers惹恼某人/让某人不快
  • 2.ruffle the surface搅动水面
  • 3.[ruffle one's composure]打乱某人的镇定
  • 4.without a ruffle波澜不惊地

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The unexpected criticism ruffled her feathers, but she stayed composed.

  • 2.

    A gentle breeze ruffled the surface of the lake.

  • 3.

    Nothing seems to ruffle him — he handles every crisis with calm.

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