stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

使窒息, 闷死

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
浓烟开始使他窒息。
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
房间里的热量足以使人窒息。
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2.

压制, 抑制, 扼杀

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
政府试图压制异议。
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
她设法忍住了咯咯的笑声。
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