boggle

A verb used to express the act of being overwhelmed, astonished, or confused, often by something complex or surprising.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения состояния подавленности, изумления или замешательства, часто вызванного чем-то сложным или неожиданным.esVerbo que expresa asombro, perplejidad o confusión, a menudo ante algo complejo o inesperado; también puede significar abrumar o dejar sin palabras la mente.frVerbe exprimant la stupéfaction, l'étonnement ou la confusion, souvent face à quelque chose de complexe ou d'inattendu.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand von etwas Komplexem oder Unerwartetem überwältigt, verblüfft oder verwirrt ist; auch: vor Staunen oder Fassungslosigkeit ratlos sein.ptVerbo usado para expressar um estado de espanto, perplexidade ou confusão, frequentemente causado por algo complexo, inesperado ou difícil de entender.zh动词，表示因复杂、意外或难以理解的事物而感到困惑、惊讶或不知所措。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن حالة الدهشة أو الارتباك أو العجز عن الفهم بسبب شيء معقد أو مفاجئ.

1. To be astonished or overwhelmed B2 informal

   To be startled or amazed, often to the point of confusion or disbelief.

   • The complexity of the problem boggles the mind.
   • It boggles me how he can remember so many details.
   • The sheer size of the universe boggles the imagination.

   ruПоражатьesQuedarse asombradofrÊtre stupéfaitdeVerblüffenptPasmarzh使震惊arيُذهل

   Synonymes: gapegawkmarvelwonder

2. To hesitate or be uncertain B2 informal

   To hesitate or be reluctant when faced with a difficult decision or problem.

   • He boggled at the thought of speaking in front of a large crowd.
   • She boggled when asked to make a quick decision.
   • The team boggled at the unexpected challenge.

   ruКолебатьсяesdudar, vacilarfrhésiterdeZögernptHesitarzh犹豫不决arيتردد

   Synonymes: demurditherfalterflounderhesitatevacillatewaver

   Antonymes: decideresolve

3. To cause shock or confusion B2 informal

   To overcome someone with amazement or fear, causing mental confusion.

   • The magician's trick boggled the audience.
   • The news of the sudden change boggled everyone in the office.
   • His explanation only boggled me further.

   ruОшеломлятьesAturdir, pasmarfrEstomaquer, stupéfierdeVerblüffenptDeixar perplexozh使震惊困惑arيُذهل ويُربك

   Synonymes: amazeastonishastoundbewilderconfounddumbfoundflabbergastoverwhelmperplexstun

• boggled past participle
• boggled past simple
• boggling present participle
• boggles third person singular