ruf·fle1 /ˈrʌfəl/ verb [transitiveT] 1 (also ruffle something ↔ up)FLAT to make a smooth surface uneven 把〔平整的表面〕弄乱[弄皱],使起伏不平 He ruffled her hair affectionately. 他亲昵地拨弄她的头发。
A light wind ruffled the water. 一阵轻风吹皱了水面。
2 ANNOYto offend or upset someone slightly 使有点生气,使略为不快 Louise’s sharp comments had ruffled his pride. 路易斯尖刻的话伤了他的自尊。
ruffle somebody’s feathers (=offend someone) 惹恼某人,得罪某人