addle

1. V-T If something addles someone's mind or brain, they become confused and unable to think properly. 使(头脑)混乱

I suppose the shock had addled his poor old brain. 我想这个打击已经使他可怜的老脑筋变糊涂了。

2. V-T to earn (money or one's living) 挣钱; 谋生[Northern English] [DIALECT]