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to stifle
01
soffocare, asfissiare
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Esempi
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
La stanza chiusa gli faceva sentire che sarebbe soffocato senza aria fresca.
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
Nell'ambiente fumoso, era facile soffocare e lottare per respirare.
02
soffocare, reprimere
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Esempi
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
Le rigide regole e regolamenti servirono a soffocare la creatività e l'innovazione all'interno dell'organizzazione.
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
Una mancanza di risorse può soffocare la crescita di una piccola impresa, limitandone il potenziale di espansione.
03
reprimere, soffocare
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
Esempi
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
Lei ha represso le risate durante la riunione seria.
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
Ha cercato di reprimere la sua rabbia, ma era ovvio che era turbato.
04
soffocare, asfissiare
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Esempi
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
Il fumo del fuoco li soffocava, rendendo difficile respirare.
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
Le spesse fumate la soffocarono, e dovette uscire per prendere aria fresca.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Esempi
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
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