baffle

• 名词，指用于调节或阻挡液体、声音或光流的装置，如隔板、挡板或屏蔽板。

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.

   隔板

   • 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.

   同义词deflectorvane

• 动词，指使人感到困惑、迷惑或不知所措，使其无法理解或解释某事。

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.

   使困惑

   • 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.

   同义词bemusebewilderboggleconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzlestump

   反义词clarifyenlightenexplain

2. Frustrate or thwartC1formal

   To prevent someone from achieving something or to hinder progress.

   阻挠

   • 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.

   同义词balkblockfoilfrustrateimpedestymiethwart

   反义词advanceaidassistencouragefurtherhelppromotesupport