"ruffle your feathers" 怎么发音

expression

US

RUH-fuhl yor FEH-thurz

UK

RUH-fuhl yaw FEH-thuhz

释义

To make someone annoyed, upset, or offended, often by saying or doing something that disturbs them. The expression is usually used in a light or slightly humorous way.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɹəfəɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɛðɝz

英式英语

ɹˈʌfəl/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɛðəz

简化发音

美式

RUH-fuhl yor FEH-thurz

英式

RUH-fuhl yaw FEH-thuhz

语境中听

Try not to let silly comments ruffle your feathers.

Her criticism really ruffled his feathers.

I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers with my joke.

Don't let every little thing at work ruffle your feathers.