单词 | muffle |
释义 | Word Frequency muffle 1(ˈmʌfəl) verb (transitive) 1. (often foll by up) to wrap up (the head) in a scarf, cloak, etc, esp for warmth 2. to deaden (a sound or noise), esp by wrapping 3. to prevent (the expression of something) by (someone) noun 4. something that muffles 5. a kiln with an inner chamber for firing porcelain, enamel, etc, at a low temperature Word origin C15: probably from Old French; compare Old French moufle mitten, emmouflé wrapped upWord Frequency muffle 2(ˈmʌfəl) noun the fleshy hairless part of the upper lip and nose in ruminants and some rodents Word origin C17: from French mufle, of unknown origin |
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