red rag 1. 激怒因素(源自斗牛时激牛发怒的红布) A mere mention of his shortcomings is a red rag to him. 稍一提及他的缺点,他就会大怒。 2. 小麦秆锈病 3. 〈俚〉舌头 Stop that red rag of yours! 闭嘴! 4. 〈俚〉(妇女的)月经带
phr. give the red rag a holiday 〈俚〉闭嘴不讲,保持沉默 like a red rag to a bull 像激怒公牛的红布;作为激怒的缘由 mount the red rag〈俚〉脸红