ruffle
UK/'rʌfl/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
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 Englishruffleother
=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.