释义 |
muffle1 /mufˈl/ transitive verb- To envelop, for warmth, concealment, stifling of sound, etc
- To blindfold (archaic)
- To deaden or dull the sound of
noun- A boxing glove (obsolete)
- A means of muffling
- A receptacle, oven, or compartment in which things can be heated in a furnace without contact with the fuel and its products
- (a kiln containing) an inner chamber in which to fire painted porcelain, enamel, etc
- A muffled state
- A muffled sound
ORIGIN: Appar Fr mouffle mitten muffˈled adjective muffˈler noun - A scarf for the throat
- Any means of muffling
- Someone who muffles
- A silencer fitted to the exhaust of a motor vehicle (N American)
muffler shop noun (N American) A garage specializing in fitting and repairing mufflers muffle2 /mufˈl/ noun The thick naked upper lip and nose of an animal, eg a ruminant ORIGIN: Fr mufle |