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bristling

UK //ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ//US //ˈbrɪs.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'bristlen',与古英语 'byrst'(鬃毛)相关,可能源于原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容人或动物因愤怒、紧张或警觉而毛发竖立的样子,也用于比喻事物密集或充满紧张感的状态。

“The cat stood bristling with anger when the dog approached.”

(当狗靠近时,猫愤怒地竖起了毛发。)

“His bristling mustache made him look even more intimidating.”

(他竖起的胡须让他看起来更加令人生畏。)

同义词:spiky, prickly, tense

verb

❶ 指毛发或类似物因情绪或外界刺激而竖立,或比喻事物密集排列或充满某种状态。

“The hedgehog bristled its spines when threatened.”

(刺猬在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。)

“His back bristled with sweat after the intense workout.”

(剧烈运动后,他的背上布满了汗珠。)

同义词:rise, stand up, erect

常见短语

bristling with — 形容某物充满或布满某种东西,通常用于强调数量多或密集的状态。

“The document was bristling with technical terms.”

(这份文件充满了技术术语。)