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to baffle
01
desconcertar, confundir
to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain
Transitive: to baffle sb
Ejemplos
The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas del manual de montaje desconcertaron a los nuevos empleados.
The scientific concepts presented in the lecture baffled the students.
Los conceptos científicos presentados en la conferencia desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
02
desviar, canalizar
to control or direct the flow of a fluid, sound, or similar substance in a particular way
Transitive: to baffle a liquid, sound, or air
Ejemplos
The engineer used a valve to baffle the flow of water through the pipes.
El ingeniero usó una válvula para desviar el flujo de agua a través de las tuberías.
The soundproof walls baffled the noise, making the room completely silent.
Las paredes insonorizadas desviaron el ruido, haciendo que la habitación quedara completamente silenciosa.
03
desconcertar
to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans
Transitive: to baffle a plan or attempt
Ejemplos
The unexpected storm baffled our plans for the outdoor event.
La tormenta inesperada frustró nuestros planes para el evento al aire libre.
His quick thinking baffled the robber ’s attempt to escape.
Su rápido pensamiento frustró el intento del ladrón de escapar.
Baffle
01
deflector, baffle
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
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