ruffled

• 形容某物不平整、起皱或带有褶边；也用来形容人感到烦乱、激动或不安。

Describes something that is made uneven, wrinkled, or gathered; also used to describe a person who is annoyed, discomposed, or disturbed.

1. Disturbed or disarrangedB1formal

   Made uneven, wrinkled, or disheveled, often referring to fabric, feathers, or hair.

   凌乱的

   • The bird had ruffled feathers after the rain.
   • Her dress was slightly ruffled from sitting.
   • He smoothed his ruffled hair before the interview.

   同义词crumpleddisarrangeddisheveleddisorderedmessyrumpledtangledtousledunkemptwrinkled

   反义词neatsmoothstraighttidyunruffled

2. Agitated or annoyedB2informal

   Feeling or showing irritation, upset, or disturbance.

   激动或恼怒

   • She seemed ruffled by his rude comment.
   • He was easily ruffled by criticism.
   • The manager looked ruffled after the heated meeting.

   同义词agitatedannoyedbothereddiscomposeddisturbedflusteredirritatednettledpeevedprovokedupsetvexed

   反义词calmcomposedpeacefulsereneunruffleduntroubled

• 动词，表示弄乱或使不平整（如头发、羽毛、水面等），或使某人感到烦恼、不安或困惑。

A verb used to indicate the act of disturbing the smoothness or order of something, such as hair, feathers, or a surface, or to cause someone to become annoyed or flustered.

1. Disturb the surface of waterB2formal

   To cause ripples or small waves on the surface of a liquid.

   使水面起波纹

   • A gentle breeze ruffled the surface of the lake.
   • The duck ruffled the water as it swam by.
   • He threw a stone, ruffling the calm pond.

   同义词agitatedisturbrippleroilstir

   反义词calmsmoothstill

2. Annoy or upsetB2formal

   To cause someone to become annoyed, worried, or irritated.

   使烦恼或不安

   • His rude comments ruffled her composure.
   • The delay ruffled the passengers' patience.
   • She was easily ruffled by criticism.

   同义词agitateannoybotherdiscomposedisturbflusterirritateperturbupsetvex

   反义词calmcomfortcomposereassuresoothe

3. Walk proudlyC1formal

   To walk with a confident, proud, or showy gait, often to impress others.

   昂首阔步

   • He ruffled into the room, expecting everyone to notice him.
   • The peacock ruffled across the lawn, displaying its feathers.
   • She ruffled down the street, turning heads.

   同义词paradeprancesashaystrutswagger

4. DiscomposeC1formal

   To disturb the calmness or order of someone or something.

   使不安

   • The unexpected news ruffled his usual calm demeanor.
   • Nothing seems to ruffle her, even in a crisis.
   • The chaotic scene ruffled the orderly routine.

   同义词agitatediscomposedisconcertflusterperturbshakenunsettleupset

   反义词calmcomposepacifyquietsettlesoothe

5. Twitch or flutterC1formal

   To move with a quick, slight, or irregular motion.

   颤动

   • The bird ruffled its feathers nervously.
   • Her eyelids ruffled as she tried to stay awake.
   • The leaves ruffled in the light breeze.

   同义词flutterquiverrippletwitchvibrate

   反义词calmsettlesteadystill

6. Mix randomlyC1formal

   To mix or rearrange items in a random or disorderly way.

   打乱

   • He ruffled the papers on his desk, looking for the document.
   • The wind ruffled the pages of the book.
   • She ruffled the cards before dealing them.

   同义词disarrangejumblemix upscrambleshuffle

   反义词arrangeordersort

短语动词变体ruffle up