baffle

• Substantivo que designa um dispositivo, como uma placa ou anteparo, usado para regular ou bloquear o fluxo de líquido, som ou 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.

   Defletor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeflectorvane

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de confundir ou deixar alguém perplexo, tornando-o incapaz de entender ou 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.

   Deixar perplexo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbemusebewilderboggleconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzlestump

   Antônimosclarifyenlightenexplain

2. Frustrate or thwartC1formal

   To prevent someone from achieving something or to hinder progress.

   Frustrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbalkblockfoilfrustrateimpedestymiethwart

   Antônimosadvanceaidassistencouragefurtherhelppromotesupport