| 单词 | to bridle up |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto bridle up c. intransitive. to bridle up: to draw oneself up with the head held high and the chin drawn in; (now chiefly) to make such a movement in reaction to being offended or irritated; to be visibly affronted or indignant. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > be or become resentful [verb (intransitive)] > show indignation or resentment bridlea1475 bristle1549 muzzle1581 snarl1597 pique1664 growl1706 to bridle up1709 grrra1963 to give attitude1975 1709 Tatler 3 Dec. This declaration gave great Satisfaction to the whole Assembly, which immediately bridled up, and appeared in all its beauties. 1748 T. Smollett Roderick Random II. l. 146 She..bridled up, assumed an air of disdain. 1841 C. Dickens Old Curiosity Shop i. iv. 92 Everybody bridled up at this remark. 2011 EKantipur.com (Nepal) (Nexis) 17 Apr. Locals bridled up at seeing the party leaders participating in such programmes. < as lemmas |
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