huff
n
(usu sing 通常作單數) fit of bad temper or annoyance (used esp in the expressions shown) 一陣惱火(尤用於以下示例): be in a huff 發怒
get/go into a huff 發怒
go off in a huff 憤然走開.
huff v [I]
1 blow; puff 吹氣; 噴氣.
2 (idm 習語) ,huff and `puff
(a) breathe heavily because one is exhausted 氣喘吁吁
When I got to the top I was huffing and puffing. 我到達頂端時累得直喘.
(b) show one's annoyance in a self-important or threatening way without actually achieving anything 惱怒(表現出自命不凡的或虛張聲勢的樣子).
??? 情景例句
She has a high reputation as a writer.
她是個有名氣的作家。
In time of peace prepare for war.
居安思危。
I am very impressed with her English. It was good.