to stifle
01
窒息する, 息苦しくなる
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
例
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
閉ざされた部屋は、新鮮な空気がなければ窒息しそうな気分にさせた。
02
抑える, 抑制する
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
例
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
厳格な規則や規制は、組織内の創造性と革新性を抑制する役割を果たした。
03
抑える, 押さえる
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
例
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを押し殺した。
04
窒息させる, 呼吸を困難にする
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
例
The tight collar stifled him, making it uncomfortable to move.
きつい襟が彼を窒息させ、動くのが不快になった。
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
例
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
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