to baffle
01
使困惑, 难住
to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain
Transitive: to baffle sb
例子
The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.
组装手册上的复杂说明难倒了新员工。
The scientific concepts presented in the lecture baffled the students.
讲座中提出的科学概念难倒了学生。
02
使转向, 引导
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
例子
The engineer used a valve to baffle the flow of water through the pipes.
工程师使用阀门来控制管道中的水流。
The soundproof walls baffled the noise, making the room completely silent.
隔音墙阻挡了噪音，使房间完全安静下来。
03
挫败, 打乱
to prevent someone from achieving their goal or to disrupt their plans
Transitive: to baffle a plan or attempt
例子
The unexpected storm baffled our plans for the outdoor event.
意外的风暴打乱了我们户外活动的计划。
His quick thinking baffled the robber ’s attempt to escape.
他的快速思考挫败了抢劫者逃跑的企图。
Baffle
01
挡板, 隔板
a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
词汇树
baffled
bafflement
baffling
baffle
