choke
US /tʃoʊk/
UK /tʃoʊk/
1.
tersedak, mencekik
have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
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He started to choke on a piece of bread.
Dia mulai tersedak sepotong roti.
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The smoke made her cough and choke.
Asap itu membuatnya batuk dan tersedak.
2.
mencekik, menjerat
prevent someone from breathing by constricting their throat
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The attacker tried to choke him.
Penyerang mencoba mencekiknya.
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He was found dead, apparently having been choked.
Dia ditemukan tewas, tampaknya telah dicekik.
3.
gagal, tersandung
fail to perform effectively because of nervousness, especially in a sporting contest
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The team tends to choke under pressure in big games.
Tim cenderung gagal di bawah tekanan dalam pertandingan besar.
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He choked on the final putt and lost the tournament.
Dia gagal pada pukulan terakhir dan kalah dalam turnamen.
1.
cuk, katup cuk
a device for enriching the fuel-air mixture in a gasoline engine, used when starting from cold
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He pulled out the choke to start the old car.
Dia menarik cuk untuk menghidupkan mobil tua itu.
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The mechanic adjusted the choke on the carburetor.
Mekanik menyesuaikan cuk pada karburator.