释义 |
ruffle1 /rufˈl/ transitive verb- To make uneven, disturb the smoothness of
- To cause (feathers) to stand up or erect
- To wrinkle
- To gather into a ruff or ruffle
- To disorder
- To agitate
- To turn the leaves of hastily
- To disturb the equanimity of, to irritate, discompose
intransitive verb- To wrinkle
- To grow rough
- To flutter
- To become irritated or discomposed
noun- A frill on a garment, esp at the wrist or neck
- A bird's ruff
- A ripple or disturbance on an otherwise even surface
- Annoyance
- A quarrel
- Agitation
ORIGIN: Cf LGer ruffelen ruffˈled adjective Having a ruffle ruffˈler noun A plate attached to a sewing machine, for making ruffles ruffˈling noun and adjective |