muffle
動詞
UK/ˈmʌf.ᵊl/
US/ˈmʌf.ᵊl/
定義 muffle 動詞
sound
- Transitive
To make a sound quieter and less distinct.
The double-paned windows in this room help to muffle the sound of airplanes.
The heavy curtains help to muffle the noise from the street.
She put her hand over her mouth to muffle her cough.
effect
- Transitive
To make something weaker or less clear.
The report indicated that the pressure from corporations on the government muffled the effect of the legislation.
The constant criticism could muffle the team’s morale.
The thick fog muffled the outlines of the distant mountains.
warmth
- Transitive
To wrap something in order to keep warm.
She muffled herself in a thick scarf and hat to keep out the cold.
We muffled the children in blankets to protect them from the cold weather.
In the cold weather, he likes to muffle himself in a thick sweater.