muffled

• 形容声音低沉、不清晰或被压低，仿佛被东西盖住或包裹住一样。

Describes a sound that is quiet, indistinct, or softened, as if covered or wrapped.

1. Quietened or indistinct soundB1formal

   Describes a sound that is made quieter or less clear, often because something is blocking it.

   闷响的

   • The sound of the party was muffled by the thick walls.
   • He spoke in a muffled voice, as if he had a cold.
   • Muffled cries for help could be heard from the basement.

   同义词dullfainthushedindistinctlowmutedsoftenedstifledsubduedsuppressed

   反义词audiblecleardistinctloudplain

2. Wrapped or concealedB2formal

   Describes something that is wrapped up or covered, often for protection or to keep it secret.

   包裹或隐藏的

   • The package was muffled in layers of bubble wrap.
   • He wore a muffled coat to protect himself from the cold wind.
   • The documents were muffled in a sealed envelope for secrecy.

   同义词cloakedconcealedcoveredveiledwrapped

   反义词exposeduncoveredunveiledunwrapped

• 动词，指用东西包裹或覆盖某物以降低声音或保暖，也指压抑、减弱声音。

A verb used to indicate the act of wrapping or covering something to deaden sound or protect from cold, or to suppress or soften a sound.

1. Deaden a soundB2formal

   To make a sound quieter or less distinct, often by wrapping or covering something.

   消音

   • The thick curtains helped muffle the noise from the street.
   • He muffled his cough with a handkerchief.
   • The snow muffled the sound of their footsteps.

   同义词dampendeadendullhushmutequietensmothersoftenstiflesuppresstone down

   反义词amplifyintensify

2. Conceal or hideC1formal

   To wrap or cover something in order to hide it or make it less visible.

   遮掩

   • She muffled the package in layers of cloth to keep it secret.
   • The spy muffled his identity under a heavy coat and hat.
   • They muffled the stolen goods in a blanket.

   同义词cloakconcealcoverenvelophideobscurescreenshroudveilwrap

   反义词displayexposerevealshowuncover