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scruff of his neck

（動物）後頸皮；（人）衣領後頸處

`scruff` 通常指動物頸背部的皮毛，或者人的後頸。`grab by the scruff of one's neck` 這個短語形象地描述了粗暴地抓住某人後頸或衣領的行為。

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.