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ruffle

释义

ruffle

noun countable

UK /ˈrʌf(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	ruffle
plural	ruffles

1
a fold that decorates a piece of clothing
Synonyms and related words
Accessories and decorations on clothes
accessorise
beading
binding

ruffle

noun countable

US /ˈrʌf(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	ruffle
plural	ruffles

1
a fold that decorates a piece of clothing
Synonyms and related words
Accessories and decorations on clothes
accessorise
beading
binding

ruffle

verb transitive

UK /ˈrʌf(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	ruffle
he/she/it	ruffles
present participle	ruffling
past tense	ruffled
past participle	ruffled

1
to move something so that it is no longer smooth or even
Don’t ruffle the tablecloth – I just ironed it.
Synonyms and related words
To crease or crumple something
crease
crumple
wrinkle
1. 1a
  to move someone’s hair in a friendly way
  She kissed him on the forehead and ruffled his hair.
  Synonyms and related words
  Expressing affection physically
  kiss
  hug
  pat
2. 1b
  used about birds
  The caged bird ruffled its throat feathers and sang.
  Synonyms and related words
  Bird behaviour
  alight
  beat
  be on the wing
3. 1c
  used about the wind
  a breeze ruffling the calm surface of the hotel pool
  Synonyms and related words
  What the wind can do
  blow
  blow a gale
  catch
2
to make someone feel upset
Don’t let him ruffle you.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel sad or upset
upset
wound
disturb

phrases

ruffle someone’s feathers

ruffle

verb transitive

US /ˈrʌf(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	ruffle
he/she/it	ruffles
present participle	ruffling
past tense	ruffled
past participle	ruffled

1
to move something so that it is no longer smooth or even
Don’t ruffle the tablecloth – I just ironed it.
Synonyms and related words
To crease or crumple something
crease
crumple
wrinkle
1. 1a
  to move someone’s hair in a friendly way
  She kissed him on the forehead and ruffled his hair.
  Synonyms and related words
  Expressing affection physically
  mwah
  kiss
  hug
2. 1b
  used about birds
  The caged bird ruffled its throat feathers and sang.
  Synonyms and related words
  Bird behavior
  alight
  beat
  be on the wing
3. 1c
  used about the wind
  a breeze ruffling the calm surface of the hotel pool
  Synonyms and related words
  What the wind can do
  blow
  catch
  drop
2
to make someone feel upset
Don’t let him ruffle you.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel sad or upset
upset
wound
disturb

phrases

ruffle someone’s feathers

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