muffle
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If something muffles a sound, it makes it quieter and more difficult to hear. 压低 (声音)
Blake held his handkerchief over the mouthpiece to muffle his voice. 布莱克用手帕遮住话筒来压低声音。
2. V-T to wrap up (the head) in a scarf, cloak, etc, esp for warmth 包住; 裹起来
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muffle /ˈmʌfəl/ (muffling,muffled,muffles)
剑桥词典
muffle verb [T] (MAKE LESS CLEAR)
to make a sound quieter and less clear
使(声音)变轻微(或低沉);消(声)
The house has double-glazed windows to muffle the noise of aircraft . 这所房子装有双层玻璃窗以减弱飞机噪声的干扰。
to make something less strong or clear
削弱,使模糊
The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation . 报告得出结论,企业对政府的压力已削弱了立法的影响。
muffle verb [T] (KEEP WARM)
to wear thick warm clothes in order to keep warm
(为保暖而用厚衣物)围裹,裹住;蒙住
I was muffled up against the cold in a scarf and hat . 我裹上围巾、戴上帽子以抵御寒冷。 返回 muffle