每日学英语：Rub someone the wrong way 惹恼某人
2023-12-06 13:03:25 每日学英语
“rub someone up the wrong way”原本指 “猫会因为人们从下往上逆着抚摸它们身上毛而感到恼火“。现在，人们用表达“无意间惹怒某人，触怒某人，惹恼某人”。
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Expressing your opinions might rub someone the wrong way, but also sends the message that you're an exciting and passionate individual.
表达你的观点可能会惹恼某人，但也传达出你是一个热情而充满激情的人。
My boss keeps pretending to be friendly. It really rubs me up the wrong way.
我上司总是假装很友好。这让我特别生气。