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baffle

/ˈbæfl̩/

Meanings
noun

Deflector, tabique

A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Examples :

"Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around."
Los camiones cisterna utilizan deflectores para evitar que los líquidos del interior se muevan.
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Related Words

Illustration altogether

altogether adverb

/ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/

Completamente, totalmente, enteramente

"The students were altogether quiet during the important presentation. "

Los estudiantes estaban completamente callados durante la presentación importante.

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architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

Arquitectónico

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

El diseño arquitectónico del nuevo edificio escolar es impresionante.

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instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

Instrucción, enseñanza

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Se proporcionarán instrucciones sobre cómo tratar con clientes difíciles.

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

Completamente, totalmente

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Por favor, complete completamente la casilla de su respuesta, usando un lápiz número 2.

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

Prevenir, impedir

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Me cepillo los dientes regularmente para evitar que se pongan amarillos.

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knighthood noun

/ˈnaɪthʊd/

Caballerosidad

"After years of dedicated service to the community, the Queen awarded him knighthood, and he was then known as Sir David. "

Después de años de servicio dedicado a la comunidad, la Reina le otorgó la caballerosidad, y entonces fue conocido como Sir David.

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vulnerable adjective

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

Vulnerable, expuesto

"The young child was vulnerable to illness during the cold winter months. "

El niño pequeño era vulnerable a las enfermedades durante los fríos meses de invierno.

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contradictions noun

/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/ /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃənz/

Contradicciones

"His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting."

Su contradicción a la propuesta fue muy interesante.

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

Específicamente, expresamente

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Mi profesor explicó la nueva fórmula matemática específicamente para los estudiantes de la clase avanzada.

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battlements noun

/ˈbætəlmənts/ /ˈbætlmənts/

Almenas

"The guards stood watch from the castle's battlements, scanning the horizon for any sign of approaching enemies. "

Los guardias vigilaban desde las almenas del castillo, escudriñando el horizonte en busca de cualquier señal de enemigos que se acercaran.

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complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

Complicar

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "

El profesor complicó el problema de matemáticas agregando varios pasos adicionales.