smother

动词

1. 1

   闷死、使窒息

   The kidnapper tried to smother him with a pillow.

   绑匪试图用枕头把他闷死。

2. 2

   覆盖、铺满常接 with

   She smothered the fries in cheese and gravy.

   她在薯条上铺满了起司和肉汁。

3. 3

   抑制、忍住、压下

   He smothered a yawn during the long meeting.

   漫长的会议中他忍住了一个呵欠。

4. 4

   扑灭、闷熄

   Use a wet towel to smother the flames.

   用湿毛巾把火闷熄。

5. 5

   溺爱、使喘不过气

   His parents smothered him with attention and rules.

   他的父母对他关爱过度、管东管西，让他喘不过气。

6. 6

   扼杀、压制

   Too many regulations can smother innovation.

   过多的法规会扼杀创新。