stifle

动词

1. 1

   压抑、忍住、按住

   She stifled a yawn during the long afternoon meeting.

   在漫长的下午会议中，她忍住了一个呵欠。

2. 2

   扼杀、阻碍、压制

   Too many rules can stifle creativity in the classroom.

   规定太多会扼杀课堂上的创意。

3. 3

   使窒息、闷死

   The thick smoke almost stifled the trapped workers.

   浓烟差点让被困的工人窒息。

4. 4

   窒闷、闷得难受

   I was stifling in that crowded, airless room.

   在那个拥挤又不通风的房间里，我闷得快受不了。