单词 | bristle |
释义 | bristle —bristle /ˈbrɪs.l̩/ noun F0 [C] a short, stiff hair, usually one of many: » The old woman had a few grey bristles sprouting from her chin.Thesaurus+: ↑The skin, hair and bone of non-human animalsF0 [C or U] The bristles of a brush are the stiff hairs or pieces of plastic that are connected to it: » The best quality men's shaving brushes are made from badger bristle.» My toothbrush has blue and white plastic bristles.Thesaurus+: ↑The skin, hair and bone of non-human animalsbristly /ˈbrɪs.li/ adjective► F0» He had furry eyebrows and bristly (= short, sticking up) hair.Thesaurus+: ↑The skin, hair and bone of non-human animals verb (REACT ANGRILY) ↑Verb Endings for bristle ► F0 to react angrily: » She bristled at the suggestion that she had in any way neglected the child.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming angry and expressing angerverb [I] (HAIR) ↑Verb Endings for bristle ► F0 (of hair) to stand up: » The cat's fur bristled and it arched its back.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving upwardsThesaurus+: ↑Protruding and sticking out |
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