英语口语 | 用like a red rag to a bull表达“行为或言语令人愤怒”

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英语短语 like a red rag to a bull 用来描述某人或事情的举动或言语让他人抓狂、愤怒。

  • My neighbour's loud music after midnight really is like a red rag to a bull.
  • Don't talk to my dad about the smoking ban. It's like a red rag to a bull.

值得注意的是,短语 to see red 也有“令人感到气愤、大怒”的意思。

  • Reading about the bankers' massive bonuses really makes me see red.
  • It will make him see red if you told him the truth.