1ADJ-GRADED 震耳欲聋的 A deafening noise is a very loud noise. 震耳欲聋的
...the deafening roar of fighter jets taking off.
喷气式战斗机起飞时震耳欲聋的轰鸣声
SYN ear-splitting, intense, piercing, ringing
2ADJ (沉默)没有任何回应的,死一般的 If you say there was a deafening silence, you are emphasizing that there was no reaction or response to something that was said or done. (沉默)没有任何回应的,死一般的 [emphasis]
When we ask people for suggestions we get a deafening silence.