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。
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
煙たい環境では、窒息しやすく、呼吸に苦労した。
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。
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
リソース不足は、中小企業の成長を阻害し、拡大の可能性を制限する可能性があります。
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。
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
彼は怒りを抑えようとしたが、彼が動揺しているのは明らかだった。
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 smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
火災の煙が彼らを窒息させ、呼吸を困難にした。
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
濃い煙が彼女を窒息させ、彼女は新鮮な空気を吸うために外に出なければならなかった。
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
例
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
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