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Addle Meaning in English

word

ˈædəɫ
AD-uhl
ˈædəl
AD-uhl

释义

To make someone confused or unable to think clearly; sometimes also means to spoil, especially for eggs.

用法与细微差别

Addle is somewhat old-fashioned and formal. Most common as 'addle one's brain/mind' or 'addled' as an adjective ('addled thoughts'). Rarely used for spoiled eggs in modern English. Don't confuse with 'addle-headed' (foolish).

例句

Lack of sleep can addle your mind.

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The noise outside started to addle him.

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Heat can addle eggs if they are left out too long.

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I didn’t drink coffee this morning, so my thoughts are addled today.

natural

That complicated math problem really addled me.

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By the end of the long meeting, everyone’s brain was completely addled.

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