with obj.
- chiefly humorous make (someone) unable to think clearly; confuse〈主幽默〉使糊涂：
being in love must have addled your brain.
一定是恋爱冲昏了你的头脑。
1
- in combination chiefly N. Amer. lacking in common sense; muddled〈主北美〉混乱的; 糊涂的：
the film is addle-brained.
这部影片思路混乱。
2
- archaic (of an egg) rotten〈古〉（鸡蛋）变质的, 坏的。
词源
Middle English (in sense 2)： from Old English adela 'liquid filth'， of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aal and German Adel 'mire， puddle'.