Bristle at Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪsəɫ/ /ˈæt
BRIS-uhl at
bɹˈɪsəl/ /ˈæt
bris-UL at
释义
To react angrily or defensively to something, especially when feeling insulted or criticized.
用法与细微差别
'Bristle at' is somewhat formal or literary and often used in news or written English. The reaction is usually emotional and immediate. Common with 'bristle at the suggestion/remark/criticism'. Not used for physical objects—only reactions or attitudes.
Spanish: irritarse por - reaccionar mal aPortuguese (BR): se irritar com - ficar incomodado comPortuguese (PT): irritar-se com - reagir mal aChinese (Simplified): 对...感到恼火 - 因...生气Chinese (Traditional): 對...感到惱火 - 因...生氣Hindi: पर नाराज़ होना - पर चिढ़ जानाArabic: يغضب من - ينزعج منBengali: ...এ রাগান্বিত হওয়া - ...এ বিরক্ত হওয়াRussian: возмущаться из-за - раздражаться наJapanese: ～に反発する - ～にむっとするVietnamese: phản ứng gay gắt với - khó chịu vớiKorean: ~에 발끈하다 - ~에 화를 내다Turkish: sinirlenmek - tepki göstermekUrdu: پر چراغ پا ہونا - پر ناراض ہوناIndonesian: merasa tersinggung oleh - bereaksi keras terhadap
例句
She bristled at the criticism from her boss.
basic
Many students bristle at strict rules.
basic
He bristled at her suggestion to change the plan.
basic
Politicians often bristle at tough questions from reporters.
natural
She bristled at the suggestion that she couldn't handle the job.
natural
He tends to bristle at any hint of criticism, even if it's meant to help.
natural