deafen

deafen
verb
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be deafened)cause (someone) to lose the power of hearing permanently or temporarily
    使(暂时或永久性)失聪,使聋
    we were deafened by the explosion.
    我们被爆炸震聋了。
    ■(of a loud noise) overwhelm (someone) with sound
    (巨大的噪声)淹没,压倒
    the roar of the water deafened them.
    水的轰鸣声吞没了一切。
    ■(deafen someone to)(of a sound) cause someone to be unaware of (other sounds)
    (某一声响)使没听见(其他响动)
    the noise deafened him to Ron's approach.
    嘈杂声使他没听见罗恩走过来。
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