bristle
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/ˈbrɪsl/
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/ˈbrɪsl/
A short, tough piece of hair.
His beard had coarse bristles.
彼の顎鬚は粗い毛だった。
A stiff hair-like part of a brush.
The paintbrush had stiff bristles.
絵筆には硬い毛がついている。
To show irritation or anger.
She bristled at his rude comment.
彼女は彼の無礼なコメントに腹を立てた。
To have fur stand up from fear or aggression.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog.
猫は犬を見ると毛を逆立てた。