confound
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/kənˈfaʊnd/
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/kənˈfaʊnd/
to mix up or confuse someone or something
The magician's tricks confounded the audience.
魔术师的戏法使观众感到困惑。
to show that someone is wrong or mistaken
The results of the experiment confounded the scientists' theories.
实验结果使科学家的理论感到困惑。
to completely defeat or overcome someone
The team's strategy confounded their opponents.
团队的策略使对手感到困惑。