| 单词 | hackles |
| 释义 | hackles (once / 19932 pages) n If that mean-looking doggie has his back arched, teeth bared and the hairs on the back of his neck are standing up straight, walk away slowly. You've raised his hackles, or instilled a feeling of anger. In the technical sense, hackles are the hairs or feathers that grow right at the back of an animal's neck. You know, the things that spike up on a scared cat or angry rooster. But in the human world, raising someone's hackles means you've made them boiling mad or super annoyed. For example, spitting spit balls while the teacher isn't looking is sure to raise her hackles. And land you in detention. WORD FAMILYhackles: hackless+/hackle: hackled, hackles, hackling USAGE EXAMPLESIt is not uncommon for new development plans in Northern Virginia to raise hackles among residents who want to limit suburban sprawl. Washington Post(Jan 01, 2017) “It sure should raise the hackles of every American,” he added. Los Angeles Times(Dec 18, 2016) And as with Trump’s other businesses, it has raised the hackles of ethics watchdogs, since the Trump family stands to benefit from its elevated stature. Washington Post(Nov 18, 2016) n a feeling of anger and animosity Syn|Hyper dander anger, choler, ire a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance |
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