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to baffle
01
desconcertar, confundir
to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain
Transitive: to baffle sb
Exemplos
The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.
As instruções complexas no manual de montagem confundiram os novos funcionários.
The scientific concepts presented in the lecture baffled the students.
Os conceitos científicos apresentados na palestra deixaram os alunos confusos.
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
Exemplos
The engineer used a valve to baffle the flow of water through the pipes.
O engenheiro usou uma válvula para direcionar o fluxo de água através dos tubos.
The soundproof walls baffled the noise, making the room completely silent.
As paredes à prova de som desviaram o ruído, deixando o quarto completamente silencioso.
03
frustrar, atrapalhar
to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans
Transitive: to baffle a plan or attempt
Exemplos
The unexpected storm baffled our plans for the outdoor event.
A tempestade inesperada frustrou nossos planos para o evento ao ar livre.
His quick thinking baffled the robber ’s attempt to escape.
Seu pensamento rápido frustrou a tentativa do ladrão de escapar.
Baffle
01
defletor, baffle
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
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