单词	ruffle
释义	ruffle1 verbruffle2 noun ruffleruf‧fle1 /ˈrʌfəl/ verb [transitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINruffle1 Origin: 1300-1400 Perhaps copying the action Verb Table VERB TABLE ruffle Simple Form Present I, you, we, they ruffle he, she, it ruffles Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they ruffled Present perfect I, you, we, they have ruffled he, she, it has ruffled Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had ruffled Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will ruffle Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have ruffled Continuous Form Present I am ruffling he, she, it is ruffling you, we, they are ruffling Past I, he, she, it was ruffling you, we, they were ruffling Present perfect I, you, we, they have been ruffling he, she, it has been ruffling Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been ruffling Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be ruffling Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been ruffling Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES The wind ruffled Jill's hair. They did their best to soothe the ruffled customers who were waiting for car repairs. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He ruffled my hair and hugged me close. He was sunk back in a ruffled flowery chair. I don't want to ruffle my hair. Once the cuticle is ruffled, it no longer reflects light so efficiently. The girl yawned and rubbed the back of her head just as the wind of Jezrael's exit ruffled the yellow curls. The maids in their navy-blue uniforms and white ruffled aprons took twice as long to clean his room. The wind ruffled his greying hair. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► ruffled ... hair  He ruffled her hair affectionately. ► ruffle somebody’s feathers (=offend someone) COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a breeze stirs/ruffles something · A light breeze stirred the waters of the bay. ► ruffle somebody’s hair (=rub it in a kind friendly way)· He patted me on the back and ruffled my hair. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► breeze · A strong breeze ruffled Crossley's hair and made him shiver.· A breeze ruffled through his white linen slacks.· Still she felt that breeze ruffling her hair, biting at her nose.· A breeze ruffled her hair and set hanks of wool waving on the fence-wire.· He himself, standing exactly here in the darkness above the city, with the night breeze ruffling his hair. ► feather · Her verbal spontaneity ruffled far too many feathers even if it attracted admiration from thousands of radicals and feminists.· Yet he was well aware that tampering with the traditional approach to Swan Lake would ruffle a few feathers.· It ruffled so many feathers, the Robins were reinstated.· These techniques smooth ruffled feathers, paper over cracks, subdue ominous rumblings.· Perhaps, Carew thought, some overbearing staff officer had once ruffled his feathers. ► hair · He wore a black jersey and grey trousers, and his dark brown hair was slightly ruffled.· He looked quite pale and rather untidy, with his tie undone and his hair ruffled.· Even his hair was distinctly ruffled, as though impatient fingers had been frequently run through it. 1 (also ruffle something ↔ up) to make a smooth surface uneven:  He ruffled her hair affectionately. A light wind ruffled the water.2to offend or upset someone slightly:  Louise’s sharp comments had ruffled his pride.ruffle somebody’s feathers (=offend someone) ruffle1 verbruffle2 noun ruffleruffle2 noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS All these ruffles should be smoothed out after a few days. An adjustment of her tight neck ruffle, and Natalie continues, looking me straight in the eye with a stern glare. Can you name any other dance organization in which a male dancer substitutes for a female without raising a ruffle? On the mainland, the small beaches were faintly visible, the surf like a tiny ruffle of white lace. Sam had blood on his white jacket and down the white ruffles. She was flushed and handsome after her rest, wearing something red, with ruffles round the neck. The ruffle of her nightgown followed her in a mad wake. They developed women's fashions-long dresses with ruffles and frills-based on that of the Southern gentry. word sets WORD SETS► Clothes anorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a breeze stirs/ruffles something · A light breeze stirred the waters of the bay. ► ruffle somebody’s hair (=rub it in a kind friendly way)· He patted me on the back and ruffled my hair. a band of thin cloth sewn in folds as a decoration around the edge of something such as a collar
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