to baffle
01
困惑させる, 混乱させる
to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain
Transitive: to baffle sb
例
The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.
組み立てマニュアルの複雑な指示は、新しい従業員を困惑させました。
The scientific concepts presented in the lecture baffled the students.
講義で提示された科学的概念は学生を困惑させた。
02
そらす, 導く
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
例
The engineer used a valve to baffle the flow of water through the pipes.
エンジニアはバルブを使ってパイプを通る水の流れを制御しました。
The soundproof walls baffled the noise, making the room completely silent.
防音壁は騒音をそらし、部屋を完全に静かにしました。
03
阻む, 混乱させる
to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans
Transitive: to baffle a plan or attempt
例
The unexpected storm baffled our plans for the outdoor event.
予期せぬ嵐が屋外イベントの計画を台無しにした。
His quick thinking baffled the robber ’s attempt to escape.
彼の素早い思考が強盗の逃走を妨げた。
Baffle
01
バッフル, 仕切り板
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
語彙ツリー
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