baffle

• Substantiv, das eine Vorrichtung wie eine Platte, ein Blech oder einen Schirm bezeichnet, die verwendet wird, um den Fluss von Flüssigkeit, Schall oder Licht zu regulieren oder zu blockieren oder um etw. undurchdringlich zu machen.

A noun referring to a device, such as a plate or screen, used to regulate or obstruct the flow of fluid, sound, or light.

1. Sound or flow control deviceC1formal

   A device used to regulate or redirect the flow of a fluid, gas, or sound waves, often found in engines, speakers, or ducts.

   Schallwand, Leitblech

   • The muffler contains a baffle to reduce engine noise.
   • Engineers installed a baffle in the duct to improve airflow.
   • The speaker's baffle helps direct the sound toward the audience.

   Synonymedeflectorvane

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand verwirrt oder ratlos gemacht wird, sodass er etwas nicht verstehen oder erklären kann. Es kann auch technisch bedeuten, etwas zu behindern oder zu dämpfen, z. B. den Fluss von Flüssigkeiten oder Schall.

A verb used to indicate the act of confusing or perplexing someone, making them unable to understand or explain something.

1. Confuse or perplexB2formal

   To completely confuse someone or make them unable to understand or explain something.

   Verwirren

   • The complex instructions baffled the new employees.
   • Her sudden change of mood baffled everyone in the room.
   • The detective was baffled by the lack of evidence.

   Synonymebemusebewilderboggleconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzlestump

   Antonymeclarifyenlightenexplain

2. Frustrate or thwartC1formal

   To prevent someone from achieving something or to hinder progress.

   Vereiteln

   • The team's efforts were baffled by the unexpected storm.
   • His plans were baffled by the sudden change in regulations.
   • The security system baffled the intruder's attempts to enter.

   Synonymebalkblockfoilfrustrateimpedestymiethwart

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistencouragefurtherhelppromotesupport