詞彙 stifle 在中文的含義

stifle 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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動詞

1.

使窒息, 悶死

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

範例:
The thick smoke began to stifle him.
濃煙開始使他窒息
The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
房間裡的熱量足以使人窒息
2.

壓制, 抑制, 扼殺

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

範例:
The government tried to stifle dissent.
政府試圖壓制異議。
She managed to stifle a giggle.
她設法忍住了咯咯的笑聲。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞