When my voice hit a certain decibel, I was passed along, like a hot, irritable potato, to a technician.
当我的声音达到一定分贝时,我就像一个令人易怒的热土豆一样被移交给技术员。
If the dog's hackles are up, gives a low decibel growl, or engages in a predatory, stalking posture, then there is probably a danger in the environment.