英语词汇“bafflement”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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

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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

单词	bafflement
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. bafflement noun as in confusion a state of mental uncertainty his complete bafflement as to the point of the joke was in itself funny Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance confusion bewilderment befuddlement fog perplexity bemusement puzzlement tangle mystification discomfort discombobulation dismay bamboozlement embarrassment head-scratching confusedness distress maze bewilderedness mortification discomfiture chagrin upset distraction muddle agitation commotion disquiet abashment whirl perturbation turmoil disturbance fluster flurry disconcertment fuss dither bother stew Antonyms & Near Antonyms confidence certainty conviction assurance certitude sureness positiveness See More
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