throttle
US /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈθrɑː.t̬əl/
1.
acelerador, borboleta
a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine
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He pushed the throttle forward to increase speed.
Ele empurrou o acelerador para frente para aumentar a velocidade.
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The mechanic adjusted the engine's throttle.
O mecânico ajustou o acelerador do motor.
1.
estrangular, sufocar
to choke or strangle (someone)
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The attacker tried to throttle his victim.
O agressor tentou estrangular sua vítima.
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He felt like the tight collar was throttling him.
Ele sentiu como se a gola apertada o estivesse estrangulando.
2.
restringir, reduzir
to control or limit something, especially a flow or rate
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The government tried to throttle the flow of information.
O governo tentou restringir o fluxo de informações.
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The company decided to throttle production due to low demand.
A empresa decidiu reduzir a produção devido à baixa demanda.