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muzzle

他動詞[C/U] 両方

複数形: muzzles過去形: muzzled過去分詞: muzzled現在分詞: muzzling

The word carries a heavy sense of restriction and forced silence. In a literal sense, it evokes the physical image of a strap or cage that suppresses a natural instinct to bite or eat, creating a feeling of helplessness and containment.

Countable when referring to the physical device worn by a dog or the end of a firearm. Uncountable when referring to the general act of restraint or censorship.

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名詞

A guard fitted over an animal's mouth to prevent it from biting or eating.

"The dog had to wear a muzzle at the vet."

名詞

The open end of a gun barrel.

"He peered down the muzzle of the rifle."

他動詞

[something]

To put a muzzle on an animal.

"The trainer decided to muzzle the aggressive dog."

他動詞

[someone]

To prevent someone from speaking freely or expressing their opinions.

"The government tried to muzzle the press during the scandal."

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