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Verb I was baffled by many of the scientific terms used in the article. the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference

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And The Old Course at St. Andrews in the middle of the Auld Grey Toun is a never-ending puzzle that has stood the test of time and continues to baffle the best players in the world.

Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 16 July 2022 That intentional obscurity might baffle audiences, and in Men, intrigue often curdles into fear.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 May 2022 The film uses it as the setting for a Joe Manganiello cameo, then lets Hunter escape with an ease that would baffle the heroes of that Mountain Goats song.

John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2022 On issues like taxes and health care, their views are far more popular than those of the GOP, but the party is increasingly identified with cultural stances that baffle older voters and voters who didn't go to college.

Noah Millman, The Week, 12 Oct. 2021 Each woman holds her ground — take, for example, the episode about polyamory, in which Willow seems to baffle her co-hosts — but the inter-family good will prevents the show from ever erupting into true tension.

New York Times, 10 Feb. 2022 The way that society pressures young couples to get married but can’t fathom two best friends making that same commitment never fails to baffle me.

April Lee, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2022 APTs are more complex to plan and manage than traditional trials, and their statistical methods may baffle the average physician, but the fda has embraced the approach, and COVID has proved their utility.

Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2022 Dunse also listens to her customers, even when their requests baffle her.

The Week, 26 Feb. 2018

Noun

The Concept 30 speakers are available in black, silver and white lacquers, featuring Q Acoustic's signature aluminum front baffle plate.

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 The Concept 30 tweeter is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated from its supporting baffle.

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Most duvet inserts are designed with baffle-box or box-stitch construction.

Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Comforters with a baffle-box design tend to be more expensive because of the construction costs.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 This indulgent featherbed has two layers of down and feathers in a baffle box construction that keeps the fill evenly distributed.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022 The baffle style, made of stainless steel, has two layers of three-sided channels that run horizontally but with the peaks of the channels oriented in opposite directions.

Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 13 June 2022 Internal bracing adds strength to the front baffle and braces the drive unit to the cabinet, creating a support that aids the dynamic performance of the bass unit.

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Cabrera, a 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic, used a fastball topping out at 99 mph with a slider and changeup to baffle Colorado’s lineup.

Mike Cranston, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably alteration of Middle English (Scots) bawchillen to denounce, discredit publicly

Noun

noun derivative of baffle entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined above

单词	baffle
释义	baffle 1 of 2 verb baf·fle ˈba-fəl baffled; baffling ˈba-f(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 : to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert Her behavior baffled her parents. 2 : to check or break the force or flow of by or as if by a baffle (see baffle entry 2) baffle the steam bafflement ˈba-fəl-mənt noun baffler ˈba-f(ə-)lər noun baffle 2 of 2 noun : a device (such as a plate, wall, or screen) to deflect, check, or regulate flow or passage (as of a fluid, light, or sound) Synonyms Verb balk beat checkmate discomfit foil frustrate thwart See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I was baffled by many of the scientific terms used in the article. the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference Recent Examples on the Web Verb And The Old Course at St. Andrews in the middle of the Auld Grey Toun is a never-ending puzzle that has stood the test of time and continues to baffle the best players in the world. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 16 July 2022 That intentional obscurity might baffle audiences, and in Men, intrigue often curdles into fear. David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 May 2022 The film uses it as the setting for a Joe Manganiello cameo, then lets Hunter escape with an ease that would baffle the heroes of that Mountain Goats song. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2022 On issues like taxes and health care, their views are far more popular than those of the GOP, but the party is increasingly identified with cultural stances that baffle older voters and voters who didn't go to college. Noah Millman, The Week, 12 Oct. 2021 Each woman holds her ground — take, for example, the episode about polyamory, in which Willow seems to baffle her co-hosts — but the inter-family good will prevents the show from ever erupting into true tension. New York Times, 10 Feb. 2022 The way that society pressures young couples to get married but can’t fathom two best friends making that same commitment never fails to baffle me. April Lee, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2022 APTs are more complex to plan and manage than traditional trials, and their statistical methods may baffle the average physician, but the fda has embraced the approach, and COVID has proved their utility. Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 20 Jan. 2022 Dunse also listens to her customers, even when their requests baffle her. The Week, 26 Feb. 2018 Noun The Concept 30 speakers are available in black, silver and white lacquers, featuring Q Acoustic's signature aluminum front baffle plate. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 The Concept 30 tweeter is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated from its supporting baffle. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Most duvet inserts are designed with baffle-box or box-stitch construction. Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Comforters with a baffle-box design tend to be more expensive because of the construction costs. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 This indulgent featherbed has two layers of down and feathers in a baffle box construction that keeps the fill evenly distributed. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2022 The baffle style, made of stainless steel, has two layers of three-sided channels that run horizontally but with the peaks of the channels oriented in opposite directions. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 13 June 2022 Internal bracing adds strength to the front baffle and braces the drive unit to the cabinet, creating a support that aids the dynamic performance of the bass unit. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022 Cabrera, a 24-year-old from the Dominican Republic, used a fastball topping out at 99 mph with a slider and changeup to baffle Colorado’s lineup. Mike Cranston, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb probably alteration of Middle English (Scots) bawchillen to denounce, discredit publicly Noun noun derivative of baffle entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1881, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition baffle verb baf·fle ˈba-fəl baffled; baffling ˈba-fə-liŋ, ˈba-fliŋ : to completely confuse The instructions baffled us. baffle 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to frustrate to prevent from achieving a goal the language barrier baffled everyone and discouraged us from attempting another teleconference Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frustrate thwart hamper foil balk prevent discomfit hinder stop impede checkmate defeat overcome beat obstruct block clog halt handicap shackle bar preclude inhibit obviate stall encumber arrest check tie up set back nullify neutralize avert offset hold back hobble negate trammel short-circuit forestall fetter counteract manacle conquer interfere (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms encourage assist aid forward further promote facilitate foster advance nurture cultivate ease abet smooth See More 2 as in to perplex to throw into a state of mental uncertainty she was baffled by the wording of the clause in the insurance policy Synonyms & Similar Words perplex bewilder confuse puzzle befuddle mystify bemuse confound embarrass rattle vex stun disorient muddle flummox disturb bother bamboozle maze fluster discombobulate gravel fuddle addle pose upset fox buffalo befog muddy unsettle beat get blow one's mind stick disconcert stump discomfit agitate nonplus faze deceive trick mislead go to one's head distress abash dismay fool perturb mortify disquiet unhinge discomfort delude weird out beguile chagrin discountenance discompose hoodwink misguide hoax humbug gull snow dupe cozen take in string along Antonyms & Near Antonyms assure satisfy inform reassure enlighten baffle 2 of 2 noun as in fender Synonyms & Similar Words fender shield muffler cushion bumper buffer cushioning barricade pad cocoon safeguard padding cordon Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of baffle are balk, foil, frustrate, and thwart. While all these words mean "to check or defeat another's plan or block achievement of a goal," baffle implies frustration by confusing or puzzling. baffled by the maze of rules and regulations While in some cases nearly identical to baffle, balk suggests the interposing of obstacles or hindrances. officials felt that legal restrictions had balked their efforts to control crime Although the words foil and baffle have much in common, foil implies checking or defeating so as to discourage further effort. foiled by her parents, he stopped trying to see her The synonyms frustrate and baffle are sometimes interchangeable, but frustrate implies making vain or ineffectual all efforts however vigorous or persistent. frustrated attempts at government reform The words thwart and baffle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, thwart suggests frustration or checking by crossing or opposing. the army thwarted his attempt at a coup
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