| 释义 |
hackles
['hæk.lz] plural noun
■the hairs on the back of some animals or the feathers on the back of the neck of some birds which rise when the animal or bird is frightened or about to fight （某些动物、鸟受惊吓或临战时会竖起的）颈背部毛，颈羽
['hæk.lz] plural noun
make (sb's) hackles rise (also raise (sb's) hackles)
■to annoy someone 激怒（某人）•The prime minister's speech has raised hackles among the opposition.首相的演说激怒了反对派。 |