bristle /ˈbrisl/ I. n. ［u］&［c］刚毛，猪鬃：a toothbrush with nylon bristles尼龙牙刷 His chin was covered with bristles.他的下巴长满胡子茬。‖II. vi. 1.（毛发等）竖起，发怒：The hair on the back of his neck bristled. 他后脑勺的头发全竖了起来。The cat bristled in annoyance. 猫发怒了，全身的毛都竖了起来。2. 用于短语动词：bristle with…大量，充满：It was a Saturday afternoon and the town was bristling with people. 这是周六下午，满街都是人流。