"confuse," 1873, from be- + fuddle; originally "to confuse with strong drink or opium" (by 1832). An earlier word in the same sense was begunk (1725). Related: Befuddled; befuddling.
权威例句
1. This is clearly designed to befuddle the public.
这显然是为了蒙蔽舆论.
2. Don't befuddle me with all those masses of detail.
不要拿一大堆琐事把我搞迷糊.
3. He also fabricates sensational lies to befuddle world opinion.