deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ/ adjective
deafening
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of DEAFENING
[more deafening; most deafening]
: extremely loud震耳欲聋的；极喧闹的 -
The sign fell with a deafening [=earsplitting] crash.一声震耳欲聋的巨响，标牌倒地了。
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the deafening roar of the planes飞机震耳欲聋的轰鸣声
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The music was deafening.音乐声震耳欲聋。
◊ If there is a deafening silence or the silence is deafening, there is a lack of sound or speech that is very noticeable.鸦雀无声；悄无声息
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The silence was deafening as they both sat there stubbornly refusing to apologize.他们俩坐在那儿坚决不道歉，气氛一片死寂。
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As the controversy rages on, the deafening silence from the White House is drawing increasing criticism.当争论激烈进行时，白宫的缄默招致了越来越多的声讨。