to stifle
01
窒息, 喘不过气
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
例子
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
在烟雾缭绕的环境中，很容易窒息并难以呼吸。
02
扼杀, 抑制
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
例子
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
资源不足可能会扼杀小企业的增长，限制其扩张的潜力。
03
抑制, 忍住
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
例子
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
他试图抑制自己的愤怒，但显然他很沮丧。
04
使窒息, 使呼吸困难
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
例子
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
火灾的烟雾窒息了他们，使呼吸变得困难。
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
例子
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
词汇树
stifled
stifler
stifling
stifle
