1.When they find out that I am deaf, it kind of throws them off a little bit.
throw off 摆脱;抛弃;关闭
It took me a week to throw off my cold.
我的感冒过了一周才算好了 。
If you work out in the morning, your brain gets that sleep signal midday and throws off your rhythm.
如果你早上运动的话,你的大脑会在大白天就接到睡眠信号,从而大大减缓你的节奏 。
2.The market's user-friendly design also appeals to the deaf community.
appeal to 呼吁;上诉;要求;对…有吸引力
He doesn't appeal to her.
她并不喜欢他 。
The company is appealing to everyone to save power and water.
公司正呼吁大家节约水电 。