Wordiyostupefy
🇬🇧 UK/'stju:pifai/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To dull the senses or make someone unable to think clearly; to astonish or shock greatly
使麻木，使失去知觉；使惊呆
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.completely stupefy彻底震惊
- 2.stupefy the audience令观众惊呆
- 3.[stupefy the senses]使感官麻木
- 4.stupefied by shock因震惊而呆若木鸡
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sheer scale of the ancient ruins stupefied even the most seasoned archaeologists.
- 2.
Large doses of the sedative were enough to stupefy the patient before surgery.
- 3.
The magician's final act completely stupefied the audience, leaving them speechless.