muffle

動詞

UK/ˈmʌf.ᵊl/
US/ˈmʌf.ᵊl/

定義 muffle 動詞

sound

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.