blinding

Describes something so bright or intense that it makes it difficult or impossible to see.

ruОписывает что-то настолько яркое или интенсивное, что это затрудняет или делает невозможным зрение.esDescribe algo tan brillante o intenso que dificulta o impide la visión, o que deslumbra por su gran luminosidad.frQualifie quelque chose de si éclatant ou intense qu'il gêne ou rend impossible la vision.deBeschreibt etwas, das so hell oder intensiv ist, dass es das Sehen erschwert oder unmöglich macht; auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas, das überwältigend deutlich oder extrem ist.ptDescreve algo tão brilhante ou intenso que dificulta ou impede a visão. Também pode indicar algo muito forte, evidente ou intenso, como uma luz ofuscante ou uma verdade inegável.zh形容光线或色彩极强，使人无法看清或睁不开眼；也可引申指极其耀眼、令人目眩或印象极深。arصفة تصف شيئًا شديد السطوع أو قويًا إلى حد يمنع الرؤية أو يعيقها، وتُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا لوصف شيء بالغ الوضوح أو الشدة.

1. Very bright B1 formal

   So bright that it temporarily prevents you from seeing.

   • The blinding sunlight made it hard to drive.
   • A blinding flash of lightning lit up the sky.
   • The headlights were blinding as the car approached.

   ruОслепительныйesDeslumbrantefréblouissantdeBlendendptOfuscantezh刺眼的arمُبْهِر

   Synonyme: blazingbrilliantdazzlingglaringintensesearing

   Antonyme: darkdimdullgloomymurky

2. Extreme or intense B2 informal

   Used to describe something that is extremely strong or powerful.

   • He felt a blinding pain in his head.
   • The team suffered a blinding defeat in the final match.
   • She made a blindingly fast decision.

   ruСильнейшийescegador, deslumbrante (en sentido figurado)fréblouissant (au sens figuré)deExtrem starkptIntensozh极强烈的arشديد القوة

   Synonyme: dazzlingextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingpiercingpowerfulsearing

   Antonyme: dimfaintmildmoderateweak

3. Excellent or impressive B2 slang british

   Slang term meaning very good or impressive.

   • That was a blinding performance by the band!
   • He scored a blinding goal in the last minute.
   • She gave a blinding speech at the ceremony.

   ruПотрясающийesDeslumbrante (excelente, impresionante)frÉblouissant (sens argotique)deUmwerfendptIncrívelzh绝妙的arمذهل

   Synonyme: amazingawesomebrilliantexcellentfabulousfantasticgreatincrediblemagnificentmarvelousoutstandingphenomenalremarkablesensationalspectacularstunningsuperbterrificwonderful

• more blinding comparative form
• most blinding superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone unable to see, either temporarily or permanently, or to deprive someone of understanding or judgment.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, делающего кого-то неспособным видеть, временно или постоянно, или лишающего кого-то понимания или способности здраво судить.esVerbo que se utiliza para designar la acción de hacer que alguien no pueda ver, de forma temporal o permanente, o de privar a alguien de comprensión o de la capacidad de juzgar con sensatez.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un incapable de voir, temporairement ou définitivement, ou de priver quelqu'un de compréhension ou de capacité à juger sainement.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden vorübergehend oder dauerhaft unfähig zu machen zu sehen oder jemandem das Urteilsvermögen, die Einsicht oder die Fähigkeit zu klarem Denken zu nehmen.ptVerbo que indica tornar alguém incapaz de ver, de forma temporária ou permanente, ou impedir alguém de compreender ou julgar com clareza.zh这个动词表示使某人看不见，可以是暂时的或永久的；也可引申为使某人失去判断力或理解力，无法明智地看待事物。arفعل يدل على جعل الشخص غير قادر على الرؤية، سواء بشكل مؤقت أو دائم، أو على حرمانه من الفهم أو القدرة على الحكم السليم.

1. Deprive of sight B1 formal

   To make someone unable to see, either permanently or temporarily.

   • The bright light blinded him for a moment.
   • The accident nearly blinded her in one eye.
   • The flash from the camera blinded the audience.

   ruОслепитьesCegarfrAveuglerdeBlendenptCegarzh使失明arأعمى

   Synonyme: bedazzledazzle

2. Deprive of judgment B2 formal

   To cause someone to be unable to think clearly or make good decisions.

   • His anger blinded him to the consequences of his actions.
   • Greed can blind people to the needs of others.
   • Her love for him blinded her to his faults.

   ruОслеплятьesCegar el juiciofrAveugler (au sens figuré)deBlendenptCegarzh蒙蔽arإعماء البصيرة

   Synonyme: biasclouddeceivedeludemisleadprejudice

   Antonyme: clarifyeducateenlightenilluminateinform

• blinded past participle
• blinded past simple
• blinding present participle
• blinds third person singular