释义 |
blinding I. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of blinden 1. : the act of making or the fact of becoming blind 2. : the sand and fine gravel used to blind a road II. adjective Etymology: from present participle of blind (II) 1. : making blind or as if blind: a. : depriving of sight b. : depriving of understanding : confusing c. : brilliant with light or color : dazzling d. : obscuring < blinding tears > 2. slang : darned, blamed, blasted < what are you in such a blinding hurry over > • blind·ing·ly adverb |