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scruff of his neck

（动物）后颈皮；（人）衣领后颈处

`scruff` 通常指动物颈背部的皮毛，或者人的后颈。`grab by the scruff of one's neck` 这个短语形象地描述了粗暴地抓住某人后颈或衣领的行为。

Gregor never said a word. He just grabbed his brother

by the scruff of his neck and shoved his face into the burning coals.

Held him there while the boy screamed, while his face melted.