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
I really appreciate all of your hospitality.
十分感谢您的款待。
I ask him to stay at home.
我要求他待在家里。
but she is never sufficiently strong-minded to be able to stop the practice.