choke
US /tʃoʊk/
UK /tʃoʊk/

动词
1.
窒息, 噎住
have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
示例:
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He started to choke on a piece of bread.
他开始被一块面包噎住了。
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The smoke made her cough and choke.
烟雾让她咳嗽并窒息。
2.
勒死, 掐死
prevent someone from breathing by constricting their throat
示例:
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The attacker tried to choke him.
袭击者试图勒死他。
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He was found dead, apparently having been choked.
他被发现死亡,显然是被勒死的。
名词
1.
阻风门, 节气门
a device for enriching the fuel-air mixture in a gasoline engine, used when starting from cold
示例:
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He pulled out the choke to start the old car.
他拉出阻风门来启动那辆旧车。
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The mechanic adjusted the choke on the carburetor.
机械师调整了化油器上的阻风门。
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