bog·gle /ˈbɑgəl/
(vi.)猶豫,躊躇,吃驚,搪塞(vt.)搞壞猶豫,吃驚
Bog·gle, v. t. To embarrass with difficulties; to make a bungle or botch of. [Local, U. S.]
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Bog·gle v. i. [imp. & p. p. Boggled p. pr. & vb. n. Boggling ]
1. To stop or hesitate as if suddenly frightened, or in doubt, or impeded by unforeseen difficulties; to take alarm; to exhibit hesitancy and indecision.
We start and boggle at every unusual appearance. --Glanvill.
Boggling at nothing which serveth their purpose. --Barrow.
2. To do anything awkwardly or unskillfully.
3. To play fast and loose; to dissemble.
Syn: -- To doubt; hesitate; shrink; stickle; demur.
Bo·gle n. A goblin; a specter; a frightful phantom; a bogy; a bugbear. [Written also boggle.]
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boggle
v 1: startle with amazement or fear
2: hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or
fear
3: overcome with amazement; "This boggles the mind!" [syn: flabbergast,
bowl over]