사람의 귀를 일시적 또는 영구적으로 먹게 하거나 강한 소음으로 먹먹하게 만들다.
To cause someone to lose their hearing, either temporarily or permanently, or to overwhelm someone with an extremely loud noise.
예문:
"The thunderous blast from the construction site deafened the nearby workers for several minutes."
"Constant exposure to high-decibel music can eventually deafen concertgoers."
다른 소리가 들리지 않도록 매우 큰 소리를 내거나 소리를 덮어버리다.
To make a sound so loud that it prevents other sounds from being heard or makes someone unaware of them.
예문:
"The roar of the jet engine deafened the pilot to the radio transmission."
"Heavy rain deafened the sound of footsteps approaching the house."
소음이 통과하지 못하도록 바닥, 벽, 천장 등에 방음 처리를 하다.
To treat a floor, wall, or ceiling with specialized materials to prevent the passage of sound.
예문:
"The contractor recommended deafening the walls of the recording studio with specialized foam."
"We decided to deafen the floor to reduce the noise reaching the apartment below."