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单词 bristle
释义 bristle

bristle /ˈbrɪs.l̩/

noun
1
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 animals
2
F0 [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 anger
verb [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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