/ˈdefn ||; ˈdɛfən/verb [T] (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) to make sb unable to hear by making a very loud noise 把…震聋；使听不见: We were deafened by the loud music. 我们被那嘈杂的音乐吵得什么也听不见。 ➔deafening adj deafening music 震耳欲聋的音乐