ruffle someone's feathers
US /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
UK /ˈrʌf.əl ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈfɛð.ərz/
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惹恼某人, 使某人不快
to annoy or upset someone
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His blunt comments always ruffle someone's feathers.
他直言不讳的评论总是惹恼别人。
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Try not to ruffle her feathers before the big presentation.
在重要的演示之前，尽量不要惹恼她。