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baffles

/ˈbæflz/

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noun

挡板，隔板，消音器

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."

油罐车里装有挡板，用来防止里面的液体晃动。

device technology machine physics sound

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noun

迷宫，障碍，防御工事

An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.

Examples :

"The castle's gatehouse was equipped with baffles, forcing attackers into narrow corridors where they were easily ambushed. "

城堡的门楼里设有迷宫般的防御工事，迫使攻击者进入狭窄的走廊，在那里他们很容易遭到伏击。

architecture military building

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noun

挡板，节流阀杠杆.

(coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

Examples :

"The coal miner carefully adjusted the baffles to precisely control the speed of the winding engine as it lowered the cage into the mine shaft. "

煤矿工人小心地调整着节流阀杠杆 (挡板)，以精确控制卷扬机的速度，使其将矿笼缓缓降入矿井。

technical machine industry