词汇 stifle 在中文的含义

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stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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动词

1.

使窒息, 闷死

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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

压制, 抑制, 扼杀

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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