perplex
/pəˈpleks/ · /pɚˈpleks/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5581 in the learning path
使困惑；使费解
Definitions
v. To confuse someone because something is difficult to understand.
使困惑；使费解
Example
The washing machine's strange noises continue to perplex me.
洗衣机发出的奇怪声响一直让我摸不着头脑。
Conflicting dietary advice can perplex consumers who are trying to make healthier food choices.
相互矛盾的饮食建议会让试图选择更健康食物的消费者感到困惑。
Collocations
- perplex researchers
- be perplexed by
- a perplexing problem
Word family
- perplexed (adj.)
- perplexing (adj.)
- perplexity (n.)
Synonyms
- puzzle
- confuse
- bewilder
Antonyms
- enlighten
Usage tip
及物动词；人感到困惑用perplexed，事物令人困惑用perplexing。
FAQ
- What does perplex mean?
- To confuse someone because something is difficult to understand.
- How is perplex pronounced?
- UK /pəˈpleks/, US /pɚˈpleks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
