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  2. /deafen

deafen

UK/'defәn/US
B1

Definitions

v.

To make someone deaf, either temporarily or permanently; to stun with extremely loud noise.

使耳聋;以巨响震耳

Root Breakdown

Native English
deafenother
=deafen

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The loud explosion deafened everyone nearby.

  • 2.

    The noise from the concert deafened the audience.

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