도저히 이해할 수 없거나 설명할 수 없어 당황하게 하거나 어리둥절하게 만들다.
to totally bewilder, perplex, or confuse someone so they are unable to understand or explain something
예문:
"The magician's final trick baffled even the most observant audience members."
"Scientists are still baffled by the origin of these mysterious deep-sea signals."
"Her sudden decision to leave the country baffled all her close friends."
계획, 노력, 희망 등을 방해하거나 좌절시켜 막다.
to frustrate or thwart a plan, effort, or ambition by creating obstacles
예문:
"The detective's quick thinking baffled the criminal's attempt to escape."
"Strong headwinds baffled the sailors' efforts to reach the harbor before sunset."
액체, 기체, 소리, 빛 등의 흐름을 억제하거나 조절하거나 방향을 바꾸다.
to restrain, regulate, or deflect the flow of a fluid, gas, sound, or light
예문:
"The new muffler uses internal plates to baffle the sound of the engine."
"Special vents were installed to baffle the airflow and prevent direct drafts."
소리, 빛, 유체 등의 흐름을 조절하거나 차단하기 위해 설치하는 장치나 판.
a device, such as a plate or wall, used to deflect, check, or regulate the flow of sound, light, or fluids
예문:
"The speaker cabinet includes a wooden baffle to improve sound quality and reduce interference."
"Engineers added a baffle to the fuel tank to stop the liquid from sloshing during high-speed turns."