bristle
US /ˈbrɪs.əl/
UK /ˈbrɪs.əl/
1.
bulu keras, rambut kasar
a short, stiff hair or filament, typically one of those on an animal's skin or a plant's stem, or a synthetic one used in a brush
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The boar's back was covered with coarse bristles.
Belakang babi hutan itu ditutupi bulu keras yang kasar.
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The brush had soft, natural bristles.
Berus itu mempunyai bulu semula jadi yang lembut.
1.
tegak, berdiri
(of hair or fur) stand upright
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The dog's fur began to bristle when it sensed danger.
Bulu anjing mula tegak apabila ia merasakan bahaya.
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His hair bristled with anger.
Rambutnya tegak kerana marah.
2.
marah, tersinggung
react angrily or defensively
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She bristled at the suggestion that she was incompetent.
Dia marah dengan cadangan bahawa dia tidak cekap.
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He tends to bristle when criticized.
Dia cenderung untuk marah apabila dikritik.