smooth (sb’s) ruffled feathers是什么意思

词组 smooth (sb’s) ruffled feathers 释义 ●smooth (sb’s) ruffled feathersmake sb feel less angry or offended 使息怒；使冷静下来◆Her note of apology was meant to smooth ruffled feathers, but it only seemed to make things worse.她的道歉信原本是为了平息事...