muffle
['mʌf.l] verb transitive
MAKE LESS CLEAR 使变得模糊
■to make a sound quieter and less clear 使（声音）变微弱（或低沉）；消（声）•The house's windows are double-glazed to muffle the noise of aircraft.这所房子装有双层玻璃窗以减低飞机噪音的骚扰。 ■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，企业向政府施加的压力已削弱了法例的影响。
['mʌf.l] verb transitive
KEEP WARM 保持暖和
■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。 |