baffle

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo, como una placa o pantalla, empleado para regular o bloquear el flujo de un fluido, el sonido o la luz.

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.

   Deflector

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeflectorvane

• Verbo utilizado para indicar una acción que desconcierta o deja perpleja a alguien, impidiéndole comprender o explicar algo.

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.

   dejar perplejo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbemusebewilderboggleconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzlestump

   Antónimosclarifyenlightenexplain

2. Frustrate or thwartC1formal

   To prevent someone from achieving something or to hinder progress.

   Frustrar o impedir

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbalkblockfoilfrustrateimpedestymiethwart

   Antónimosadvanceaidassistencouragefurtherhelppromotesupport