"bristle at" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 对...感到恼火
• 因...生气

Definition

对某事产生愤怒或防御性反应，尤其是在感到被冒犯或批评时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Bristle at' 比较正式，常见于书面或新闻语境。常与 'suggestion', 'remark', 'criticism' 等词搭配，只用于人的反应，不用于实际物品。

Examples

She bristled at the criticism from her boss.

她**对**老板的批评**感到恼火**。

Many students bristle at strict rules.

许多学生**对**严格的规定**感到不满**。

He bristled at her suggestion to change the plan.

他**对**她改变计划的建议**感到恼火**。

Politicians often bristle at tough questions from reporters.

政客经常**对**记者的尖锐问题**恼火**。

She bristled at the suggestion that she couldn't handle the job.

她**对**别人说她做不了这份工作**感到生气**。

He tends to bristle at any hint of criticism, even if it's meant to help.

他经常**对**任何批评的暗示**感到不满**，即使是善意的。