Singe one's feathers
损害自己的名誉, 使自己受损
🧩 词语组成解析
singe
[sindʒ]
vt.& vi. 浅表烧焦;
vt. （毛发）燎，烧焦尖端[边儿];
n. 浅表[轻微]烧焦;
a. 人们的；自己的
n. 羽状裂缝；翅膀；羽毛（feather的复数）
🗣️ 情景例句
Did you find the sandwich I made for you?
你找到我为你做的三明治了吗？
First impressions are most lasting.
最初的印象最为持久。
The sun was shining and the sky was crystal clear.
阳光闪烁，天空湛蓝。