muffle
US /ˈmʌf.əl/
UK /ˈmʌf.əl/
动词
1.
减弱, 捂住
to make a sound quieter or less clear
示例:
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The thick curtains helped to muffle the street noise.
厚窗帘有助于减弱街道噪音。
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He tried to muffle his laughter with his hand.
他试图用手捂住笑声。
2.
裹住, 覆盖
to wrap or cover someone or something in cloth or other material to keep them warm or protect them
示例:
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She muffled herself in a warm scarf before going out into the cold.
她出门前用一条暖和的围巾裹住自己。
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The sound of the explosion was muffled by the thick walls.
爆炸声被厚墙减弱了。
名词
围巾, 面罩
a wrap or covering for the face or neck, especially to keep warm or to conceal identity
示例:
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He pulled his muffle higher to protect his face from the biting wind.
他把围巾拉高，以保护脸部免受刺骨寒风的侵袭。
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The robber wore a dark muffle to hide his identity.
劫匪戴着深色面罩以隐藏身份。
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