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baffled

/ˈbæf.əld/

baffledadjective

more baffled

Comp.

most baffled

Super.

/ˈbæf.əld/

Translations

озадаченный

The baffled student couldn't understand the complex math problem.

Озадаченный студент не мог понять сложную математическую задачу.

Additional translations

сбитый с толку

в недоумении

Definitions

Completely unable to understand or explain something; confused or perplexed.

She had a baffled expression on her face when she saw the complex math problem.

Provided or equipped with baffles or partitions that regulate the flow of liquid, gas, or sound.

The baffled fuel tank reduces sloshing during sharp maneuvers.

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baffleverb

baffled

Past Simple

baffled

Past Simple

baffled

Past Participle

baffling

Gerund

/ˈbæf.əl/

Translations

озадачивать

The complex puzzle managed to baffle even the most experienced players.

Сложная головоломка сумела озадачить даже самых опытных игроков.

сбивать с толку

The unexpected question seemed to baffle the speaker.

Неожиданный вопрос, казалось, сбил с толку оратора.

Additional translations

ставить в тупик

Definitions

To confuse or perplex someone, making it difficult for them to understand or solve something.

The complex instructions completely baffled the new employee.

To restrain or regulate the flow of a fluid, sound, or light.

The engineer designed a system to baffle the noise coming from the machinery.

To defeat, foil, or frustrate the efforts, plans, or intentions of someone or something.

The elaborate security measures baffled the would-be hackers at every turn.

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bafflenoun

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A device used to restrain or regulate the flow of a fluid, light, or sound.

The engineer installed a baffle in the duct to reduce noise levels in the office.

A partition or screen used to deflect or obstruct movement.

The baffle in the aquarium helps to create a gentle flow of water for the fish.

baffleadjective

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Used before another noun to describe something that redirects, restrains, or dampens the flow of a fluid, sound, light, etc.

The baffle plate was installed to reduce turbulence in the exhaust.