muffle
Произношение: [ˈmʌfəl]
Слово
Контекст: «sound»
(verb) to make a sound quieter or softer. Imagine you have a loud toy, and you cover it with a blanket to make it less noisy.
Пример
She muffled the sound of the alarm by placing a pillow over it.
Пример
He didn't muffle his laughter, and everyone turned to look at him.
Пример
How can we muffle the noise from the construction outside?
Контекст: «emotion»
(verb) to hide or stop showing feelings or thoughts. It’s like when someone feels sad but tries not to show it on their face.
Пример
He muffled his excitement when he heard the surprise news.
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She couldn’t muffle her anger, and it showed on her face.
Пример
Why are you trying to muffle your feelings about the situation?
Контекст: «clothing»
(noun) a soft cloth or material that you wear around your neck to keep warm. It’s like a big cozy scarf.
Пример
In winter, I always wear my favorite muffle to stay warm.
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He forgot his muffle at home and felt very cold outside.
Пример
Is that your new muffle you’re wearing?
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