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muffle
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ sb/sth (up) (in sth) wrap or cover sb/sth for warmth or protection 包裹或覆盖某人[某物](为保暖或保护)
He walked out into the snow, heavily muffled (up) in a thick scarf and warm overcoat. 他雪天出门, 裹著厚厚的围巾, 穿著暖和的大衣.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) make the sound of sth (eg a bell or a drum) quieter by wrapping it, covering it in cloth, etc 包住(如铃或鼓)(使声音低沉)
muffle the oars of a boat, ie wrap the blades to stop them splashing noisily 包住船桨(包住桨叶以减低溅水声).
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