bridling

英 [ˈbraɪdlɪŋ]

美 [ˈbraɪdlɪŋ]

v.  给(马)套笼头; (尤指傲慢地昂首对…)表示恼怒，表示不快
bridle的现在分词

现在分词：bridling　

柯林斯词典

• 马勒；马笼头
  Abridleis a set of straps that is put around a horse's head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it.
• VERB 昂首表示愤怒（或不快）
  If youbridle, you show that you are angry or offended by moving your head and body upwards in a proud way.
  1. She bridled, then simply shook her head...
     她愤怒地昂起了头，然后就坚决地摇了摇头。
  2. Alex bridled at the shortness of Pamela's tone.
     亚历克斯对帕梅拉的简慢语气很生气。

双语例句

• Frank Kennedy was hurrying to the carriage to assist suellen, and Suellen was bridling in a way that made Scarlett want to slap her.
  弗兰克肯尼迪赶忙走来搀扶苏伦，苏伦那个得意劲儿更叫思嘉恨不得抽她一鞭子。