strangling
US /ˈstræŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
UK /ˈstræŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
名词
勒死, 扼杀
the act of killing or harming someone by squeezing their throat
示例:
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The police are investigating a case of strangling.
警方正在调查一起勒死案。
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He was found guilty of strangling his victim.
他被判犯有勒死受害者的罪行。
形容词
勒紧的, 扼杀的
causing a feeling of being suffocated or restricted
示例:
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The tight collar felt strangling around his neck.
紧身的衣领让他感到脖子被勒紧。
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The oppressive atmosphere was strangling his creativity.
压抑的气氛正在扼杀他的创造力。