huff
n
(usu sing 通常作单数) fit of bad temper or annoyance (used esp in the expressions shown) 一阵恼火(尤用於以下示例): be in a huff 发怒
get/go into a huff 发怒
go off in a huff 愤然走开.
huff v [I]
1 blow; puff 吹气; 喷气.
2 (idm 习语) ,huff and `puff
(a) breathe heavily because one is exhausted 气喘吁吁
When I got to the top I was huffing and puffing. 我到达顶端时累得直喘.
(b) show one's annoyance in a self-important or threatening way without actually achieving anything 恼怒(表现出自命不凡的或虚张声势的样子).
🗣️ 情景例句
Show some courtesy or I shall cease dealing with your company.
请客气些,否则我将停止与你们公司打交道。
Wisdom is only found in truth.
只有在真理中才能找到智慧。
As the cry was repeated several times, she ran to tell the manager who promptly rang up the fire brigade.