| 释义 |
blinded, ppl. a.|ˈblaɪndɪd|
[f. blind v. and n. + -ed1.]
1. Made blind, deprived of sight or light.
1596Spenser Astroph., Thest. 134 The blinded archer-boy. 1821Clare Vill. Minstr. I. 198 Each eye..In blinded slumber closes.
2. fig. Having the understanding darkened; deluded; deceived, benighted, foolish.
1535Coverdale Numb. xiv. 44 They were blynded to go vp to the toppe of the mountaine. 1558Knox First Blast (Arb.) 49 The approbation and consent of a blinded multitude. 1660Baxter Call Unconv. Pref., Thou art a blinded Atheist. 1826Scott Woodst. (1832) 178 The blinded Papists.
3. With the window-blinds drawn down.
1709Addison Tatler No. 120 ⁋5, I found the Windows were blinded. 1876C. M. Yonge Womankind xxx. 267 The drawing-room is left blinded and tenantless.
4. Provided with blindages.
1877Daily News 22 Oct. 6/1 Its summit was surrounded with breastworks, ditches, rifle-pits, and blinded batteries. 1884Gen. Gordon Let. 24 Aug. in Standard 24 Feb. (1885) 5/7 Our steamers are blinded and bullet-proof. |