to stifle
第三人称
stifles
现在进行时
stifling
过去式
stifled
过去完成时
stifled
1
窒息, 喘不过气
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
- 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。
- The intense heat in the attic caused them to stifle and gasp for air.
阁楼里的酷热让他们窒息并喘不过气来。
- The pet owner made sure not to leave the cat in a confined space, fearing it might stifle.
宠物主人确保不将猫留在密闭空间，担心它可能会窒息。
- She stifled during the fire evacuation.
她在火灾疏散期间窒息了。
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2
扼杀, 抑制
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
及物动词
- 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。
- Excessive criticism from peers can stifle a person's confidence and willingness to express their opinions.
来自同伴的过度批评可能会扼杀一个人的信心和表达意见的意愿。
- Overregulation in certain industries may stifle competition and impede the development of new technologies.
某些行业的过度监管可能会扼杀竞争并阻碍新技术的发展。
- The lack of support and encouragement from family can stifle a person's aspirations and ambitions.
缺乏家人的支持和鼓励可能会扼杀一个人的抱负和雄心。
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3
抑制, 忍住
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
及物动词
- 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。
- He stifled the urge to yell and kept calm in the tense situation.
他抑制住了大喊的冲动，在紧张的情况下保持冷静。
- He stifled the desire to argue, knowing it would only make things worse.
他抑制了争论的欲望，知道这只会让事情变得更糟。
- He stifled his frustration, trying to remain patient with the delay.
他抑制住了自己的沮丧，试图对延误保持耐心。
4
使窒息, 使呼吸困难
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
及物动词
- 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。
- The plastic bag accidentally stifled the kitten, but it was removed in time.
塑料袋不小心闷住了小猫，但被及时拿开了。
- The tight collar stifled him, making it uncomfortable to move.
紧绷的领子窒息了他，使得移动变得不舒服。