Definition of mystify in English:

mystify

verbmystifying, mystified, mystifies ˈmɪstɪfʌɪˈmɪstəˌfaɪ

[with object]

1Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone)
使（人）困惑不解
I was completely mystified by his disappearance
他的消失让我困惑不已。
Example sentencesExamples
- I am personally mystified by an individual who owns a firearm that doesn't work.
- Mr Hamilton said he was mystified that police had taken the woman's claims seriously and said it was a great injustice that she could remain anonymous while their faces were splashed all over the front pages.
- If anything, women are completely mystified by the effect their presence has on men - and get mighty upset if that reaction is missing!
- Neighbours were mystified by the killing, describing her as a ‘living saint’ and a dedicated worker for her local Catholic church, St Dominic's.
- On top of that I am also managing a small team whose purpose completely mystifies me.
- The Crop Circle phenomenon continues to mystify scientists and the public alike.
- Mrs Sharp said she was mystified why people stayed away from the gala concert at the end of the successful festival.
- Morgan manages to mystify people without even trying.
- The things that prompt responses from readers constantly mystify me.
- What mystifies me is who do people like this think they are talking to?
- The next time you meet some person who is utterly captivated by some undertaking that completely mystifies you, give him the benefit of the doubt.
- How the switch from behind-the-scenes weatherman to on-screen presenter occurred still mystifies John, who lives with his family on the outskirts of London.
- What mystifies a modern historian is how a corrupt man could suddenly become honest and also become a crusader against corruption.
- ‘I'm utterly mystified,’ said one bemused spokesman earlier today.
- Why you would want to do either, however, mystifies me.
- However, one thing that does mystify me is that a club could sack their manager and make no public statement on the matter.
- It mystifies me because I can't understand what is so funny.
- Well, I'm mystified as to how it could have happened.
- As he proceeds, the city's forms and angles confuse and mystify him.
- I can't figure out why he's popular in New York City, but then New Yorkers still mystify me.
Synonyms
bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse, obfuscate, nonplus, throw, get
informal flummox, be all Greek to, stump, bamboozle, beat, faze, fox
archaic wilder, gravel, maze
1. 1.1 Make obscure or mysterious.
  使神秘化；使不可理解
  lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible
  把法律体制神秘化，让普通人感觉难以理解的律师。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Formal studies are often unrealistic because the informal level is crucial to politics, while official language and procedures legitimate or mystify hidden biases.
  That type of theory, rooted in the tradition of 19th century German Idealism, mystifies freedom by seeing it as an esoteric result of ideas or ideals alone.
  The elaborate metaphors and dense prose could be said to mystify or obscure the material conditions being described, shifting attention from the state of human injury to the ornateness of the language in which it is rendered.
  The gothic also mystifies the social system in other ways, most notably through a type of transference.
  I know that they want to mystify the legal process by using complex terms.

Derivatives

mystification

noun mɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

There is a lot of mystification surrounding the subject of values.
Example sentencesExamples
- And every time there's this look on his face of shock and mystification.
- Friends express complete mystification that I'm not there this year.
- As an actor, he often confessed the need to resort to disguises and mystifications in order to play some characters.
- The neighbor disrobes and performs some ritual dance to his amusement and mystification.

mystifier

noun

The critic called her a paranoiac and mystifier, and she became an emblem of revolt against conservative art.

mystifyingly

adverb ˈmɪstɪfʌɪɪŋliˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋli

The play focuses on a triangle in which sex, love and parenthood become as mystifyingly intertwined as the lives of the three friends.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘One thing you can say is that they are creating chances,’ Ceasar added after we had hit the post again and claimed for a goal, which the referee, mystifyingly, ruled as offside.
- Where some gallery's might do a specially priced show to raise funds, Gallery 4A have rather mystifyingly charged full monty on the works.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French mystifier, formed irregularly from mystique 'mystic' or from mystère 'mystery'.

Definition of mystify in US English:

mystify

verbˈmistəˌfīˈmɪstəˌfaɪ

[with object]

1Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone)
使（人）困惑不解
maladies that have mystified and alarmed researchers for over a decade
Example sentencesExamples
- Well, I'm mystified as to how it could have happened.
- As he proceeds, the city's forms and angles confuse and mystify him.
- I am personally mystified by an individual who owns a firearm that doesn't work.
- ‘I'm utterly mystified,’ said one bemused spokesman earlier today.
- What mystifies a modern historian is how a corrupt man could suddenly become honest and also become a crusader against corruption.
- On top of that I am also managing a small team whose purpose completely mystifies me.
- The Crop Circle phenomenon continues to mystify scientists and the public alike.
- The next time you meet some person who is utterly captivated by some undertaking that completely mystifies you, give him the benefit of the doubt.
- I can't figure out why he's popular in New York City, but then New Yorkers still mystify me.
- If anything, women are completely mystified by the effect their presence has on men - and get mighty upset if that reaction is missing!
- Mr Hamilton said he was mystified that police had taken the woman's claims seriously and said it was a great injustice that she could remain anonymous while their faces were splashed all over the front pages.
- Mrs Sharp said she was mystified why people stayed away from the gala concert at the end of the successful festival.
- Neighbours were mystified by the killing, describing her as a ‘living saint’ and a dedicated worker for her local Catholic church, St Dominic's.
- What mystifies me is who do people like this think they are talking to?
- It mystifies me because I can't understand what is so funny.
- How the switch from behind-the-scenes weatherman to on-screen presenter occurred still mystifies John, who lives with his family on the outskirts of London.
- The things that prompt responses from readers constantly mystify me.
- Why you would want to do either, however, mystifies me.
- Morgan manages to mystify people without even trying.
- However, one thing that does mystify me is that a club could sack their manager and make no public statement on the matter.
Synonyms
bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse, obfuscate, nonplus, throw, get
1. 1.1 Make obscure or mysterious.
  使神秘化；使不可理解
  lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible
  把法律体制神秘化，让普通人感觉难以理解的律师。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Formal studies are often unrealistic because the informal level is crucial to politics, while official language and procedures legitimate or mystify hidden biases.
  The elaborate metaphors and dense prose could be said to mystify or obscure the material conditions being described, shifting attention from the state of human injury to the ornateness of the language in which it is rendered.
  I know that they want to mystify the legal process by using complex terms.
  The gothic also mystifies the social system in other ways, most notably through a type of transference.
  That type of theory, rooted in the tradition of 19th century German Idealism, mystifies freedom by seeing it as an esoteric result of ideas or ideals alone.

Origin

Early 19th century: from French mystifier, formed irregularly from mystique ‘mystic’ or from mystère ‘mystery’.

词汇	mystify
释义	Definition of mystify in English: mystify verbmystifying, mystified, mystifies ˈmɪstɪfʌɪˈmɪstəˌfaɪ [with object] 1Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone) 使（人）困惑不解 I was completely mystified by his disappearance 他的消失让我困惑不已。 Example sentencesExamples I am personally mystified by an individual who owns a firearm that doesn't work. Mr Hamilton said he was mystified that police had taken the woman's claims seriously and said it was a great injustice that she could remain anonymous while their faces were splashed all over the front pages. If anything, women are completely mystified by the effect their presence has on men - and get mighty upset if that reaction is missing! Neighbours were mystified by the killing, describing her as a ‘living saint’ and a dedicated worker for her local Catholic church, St Dominic's. On top of that I am also managing a small team whose purpose completely mystifies me. The Crop Circle phenomenon continues to mystify scientists and the public alike. Mrs Sharp said she was mystified why people stayed away from the gala concert at the end of the successful festival. Morgan manages to mystify people without even trying. The things that prompt responses from readers constantly mystify me. What mystifies me is who do people like this think they are talking to? The next time you meet some person who is utterly captivated by some undertaking that completely mystifies you, give him the benefit of the doubt. How the switch from behind-the-scenes weatherman to on-screen presenter occurred still mystifies John, who lives with his family on the outskirts of London. What mystifies a modern historian is how a corrupt man could suddenly become honest and also become a crusader against corruption. ‘I'm utterly mystified,’ said one bemused spokesman earlier today. Why you would want to do either, however, mystifies me. However, one thing that does mystify me is that a club could sack their manager and make no public statement on the matter. It mystifies me because I can't understand what is so funny. Well, I'm mystified as to how it could have happened. As he proceeds, the city's forms and angles confuse and mystify him. I can't figure out why he's popular in New York City, but then New Yorkers still mystify me. Synonyms bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse, obfuscate, nonplus, throw, get informal flummox, be all Greek to, stump, bamboozle, beat, faze, fox archaic wilder, gravel, maze 1.1 Make obscure or mysterious. 使神秘化；使不可理解 lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible 把法律体制神秘化，让普通人感觉难以理解的律师。 Example sentencesExamples Formal studies are often unrealistic because the informal level is crucial to politics, while official language and procedures legitimate or mystify hidden biases. That type of theory, rooted in the tradition of 19th century German Idealism, mystifies freedom by seeing it as an esoteric result of ideas or ideals alone. The elaborate metaphors and dense prose could be said to mystify or obscure the material conditions being described, shifting attention from the state of human injury to the ornateness of the language in which it is rendered. The gothic also mystifies the social system in other ways, most notably through a type of transference. I know that they want to mystify the legal process by using complex terms. Derivatives mystification noun mɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n There is a lot of mystification surrounding the subject of values. Example sentencesExamples And every time there's this look on his face of shock and mystification. Friends express complete mystification that I'm not there this year. As an actor, he often confessed the need to resort to disguises and mystifications in order to play some characters. The neighbor disrobes and performs some ritual dance to his amusement and mystification. mystifier noun The critic called her a paranoiac and mystifier, and she became an emblem of revolt against conservative art. mystifyingly adverb ˈmɪstɪfʌɪɪŋliˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋli The play focuses on a triangle in which sex, love and parenthood become as mystifyingly intertwined as the lives of the three friends. Example sentencesExamples ‘One thing you can say is that they are creating chances,’ Ceasar added after we had hit the post again and claimed for a goal, which the referee, mystifyingly, ruled as offside. Where some gallery's might do a specially priced show to raise funds, Gallery 4A have rather mystifyingly charged full monty on the works. Origin Early 19th century: from French mystifier, formed irregularly from mystique 'mystic' or from mystère 'mystery'. Definition of mystify in US English: mystify verbˈmistəˌfīˈmɪstəˌfaɪ [with object] 1Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone) 使（人）困惑不解 maladies that have mystified and alarmed researchers for over a decade Example sentencesExamples Well, I'm mystified as to how it could have happened. As he proceeds, the city's forms and angles confuse and mystify him. I am personally mystified by an individual who owns a firearm that doesn't work. ‘I'm utterly mystified,’ said one bemused spokesman earlier today. What mystifies a modern historian is how a corrupt man could suddenly become honest and also become a crusader against corruption. On top of that I am also managing a small team whose purpose completely mystifies me. The Crop Circle phenomenon continues to mystify scientists and the public alike. The next time you meet some person who is utterly captivated by some undertaking that completely mystifies you, give him the benefit of the doubt. I can't figure out why he's popular in New York City, but then New Yorkers still mystify me. If anything, women are completely mystified by the effect their presence has on men - and get mighty upset if that reaction is missing! Mr Hamilton said he was mystified that police had taken the woman's claims seriously and said it was a great injustice that she could remain anonymous while their faces were splashed all over the front pages. Mrs Sharp said she was mystified why people stayed away from the gala concert at the end of the successful festival. Neighbours were mystified by the killing, describing her as a ‘living saint’ and a dedicated worker for her local Catholic church, St Dominic's. What mystifies me is who do people like this think they are talking to? It mystifies me because I can't understand what is so funny. How the switch from behind-the-scenes weatherman to on-screen presenter occurred still mystifies John, who lives with his family on the outskirts of London. The things that prompt responses from readers constantly mystify me. Why you would want to do either, however, mystifies me. Morgan manages to mystify people without even trying. However, one thing that does mystify me is that a club could sack their manager and make no public statement on the matter. Synonyms bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse, obfuscate, nonplus, throw, get 1.1 Make obscure or mysterious. 使神秘化；使不可理解 lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible 把法律体制神秘化，让普通人感觉难以理解的律师。 Example sentencesExamples Formal studies are often unrealistic because the informal level is crucial to politics, while official language and procedures legitimate or mystify hidden biases. The elaborate metaphors and dense prose could be said to mystify or obscure the material conditions being described, shifting attention from the state of human injury to the ornateness of the language in which it is rendered. I know that they want to mystify the legal process by using complex terms. The gothic also mystifies the social system in other ways, most notably through a type of transference. That type of theory, rooted in the tradition of 19th century German Idealism, mystifies freedom by seeing it as an esoteric result of ideas or ideals alone. Origin Early 19th century: from French mystifier, formed irregularly from mystique ‘mystic’ or from mystère ‘mystery’.
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