befuddled

• 处于糊涂、困惑或迷茫的状态；因醉酒或疲劳而头脑不清、不知所措。

In a state of mental confusion or bewilderment; unable to think clearly or act sensibly.

1. Mentally confusedB2informal

   Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening, often because of shock, surprise, or a sudden event.

   困惑的，糊涂的

   • The sudden change of plan left her completely befuddled.
   • He stared at the confusing instruction manual with a befuddled expression.
   • The witness seemed befuddled by the lawyer's rapid questions.
   • After three hours of crunching numbers, I felt utterly befuddled.
   • His befuddled attempts to explain the situation only made it worse.

   同义词baffledbewilderedconfuseddazeddisorientedmuddledperplexedpuzzledstupefied

   反义词alertclearheadedcomposedlucidorientedsharpsoberunconfused

2. Mildly intoxicatedB2slang

   Slightly drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leading to unclear thinking or unsteady actions.

   微醉，神志不清

   • A couple of drinks had left him slightly befuddled.
   • He was too befuddled to drive home safely.
   • The party was full of befuddled guests laughing loudly.
   • She felt a pleasant befuddled warmth after the second glass of wine.
   • His befuddled speech made it obvious he had been drinking.

   同义词fuddledgroggymuzzysquiffytipsywoozy

   反义词clearheadedsober

• 动词，表示使某人感到困惑、糊涂或不知所措，常指令人无法清晰思考。

A verb used to indicate the act of confusing or perplexing someone, often to the point of making them unable to think clearly.

1. Confuse or perplexC1formal

   To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.

   使困惑

   • The complex instructions completely befuddled the new employees.
   • His contradictory statements befuddled the audience.
   • The magician's trick befuddled even the sharpest observers.

   同义词bafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfusediscombobulateflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   反义词clarifyeducateenlightenexplainilluminate

2. Stupefy with alcoholC2informal

   To make someone confused or unable to think clearly, especially by giving them alcohol.

   用酒精麻醉

   • The strong cocktails befuddled him after just two drinks.
   • They were completely befuddled by the cheap wine at the party.
   • He was too befuddled to remember where he parked his car.

   同义词addlefuddleinebriateintoxicatemuddlestupefy

   反义词claritysober