baffle
/ˈbæfəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5665 in the learning path
使困惑；难倒
Definitions
v. To make someone unable to understand or explain something
使困惑；难倒
n. A barrier controlling the flow of sound, light, or fluid
挡板；隔板
Example
This puzzle baffled me, so I asked for help.
这道谜题难倒了我，于是我向别人求助。
Unexpected changes in animal migration continue to baffle scientists despite improvements in tracking technology and data collection.
尽管追踪技术和数据收集有所改进，动物迁徙中出乎意料的变化仍让科学家困惑。
Collocations
- baffle scientists
- completely baffled
- a baffling mystery
- a baffle plate
Word family
- baffled (adj.)
- baffling (adj.)
Synonyms
- puzzle
- perplex
Antonyms
- enlighten
Usage tip
比confuse更强调完全不理解；常用be baffled by。
FAQ
- What does baffle mean?
- To make someone unable to understand or explain something A barrier controlling the flow of sound, light, or fluid
- How is baffle pronounced?
- UK /ˈbæfəl/, US /ˈbæfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
