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ruffle

/ˈrʌfəl/

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to disturb a smooth surface or someone's calm

弄皱；扰乱平静

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A light breeze began to ruffle the surface of the pond.
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微风拂过，池塘水面泛起细小的波纹。
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Pronunciation: /ˈrʌfəl/

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