muffler
US /ˈmʌf.lɚ/
UK /ˈmʌf.lɚ/
1.
cachecol, echarpe
a scarf worn around the neck for warmth
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She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going out in the cold.
Ela enrolou um cachecol quente no pescoço antes de sair no frio.
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He pulled his muffler tighter as the wind picked up.
Ele apertou o cachecol enquanto o vento aumentava.
2.
silenciador, escapamento
(North American) the part of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle, serving to deaden the sound of the engine
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The car's loud roar indicated a problem with its muffler.
O rugido alto do carro indicava um problema com o seu silenciador.
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He had to replace the rusted muffler on his old truck.
Ele teve que substituir o silenciador enferrujado de sua velha caminhonete.