throttle
US /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
1.
pendikit, injap pendikit
a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine
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He pushed the throttle forward to increase speed.
Dia menolak pendikit ke hadapan untuk meningkatkan kelajuan.
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The mechanic adjusted the engine's throttle.
Mekanik melaraskan pendikit enjin.
1.
mencekik, menyekat
to choke or strangle (someone)
:
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The attacker tried to throttle his victim.
Penyerang cuba mencekik mangsanya.
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He felt like the tight collar was throttling him.
Dia rasa kolar ketat itu sedang mencekiknya.
2.
menyekat, mengurangkan
to control or limit something, especially a flow or rate
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The government tried to throttle the flow of information.
Kerajaan cuba menyekat aliran maklumat.
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The company decided to throttle production due to low demand.
Syarikat memutuskan untuk mengurangkan pengeluaran kerana permintaan yang rendah.