bristle
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/ˈbrɪsl/
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/ˈbrɪsl/
A short, tough piece of hair.
His beard had coarse bristles.
他的鬍子有粗糙的鬚毛。
A stiff hair-like part of a brush.
The paintbrush had stiff bristles.
那把油漆刷的刷毛很硬。
To show irritation or anger.
She bristled at his rude comment.
她對他的粗魯評論感到憤怒。
To have fur stand up from fear or aggression.
The cat's fur bristled when it saw the dog.
那只貓看到狗時毛發豎了起來。