to stifle
01
窒息, 喘不过气
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
例子
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
封闭的房间让他觉得没有新鲜空气就会窒息。
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
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
严格的规章制度旨在扼杀组织内的创造力和创新。
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
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
她在严肃的会议中忍住了笑声。
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。
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
浓烟呛得她喘不过气来，她不得不走到外面去呼吸新鲜空气。
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
例子
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
词汇树
stifled
stifler
stifling
stifle
