stifle
[ˈstaɪfəl]
vt.& vi.
（使）窒息;
（使）窒闷;
扼杀;
vt.
镇压;
遏制;
扼杀;
藏匿;
n.
后腿膝关节;
后膝关节病;
例句:
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His hand shot to his mouth to stifle a giggle.
他赶紧捂住嘴，不让自己笑出声来。
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It is best to stifle curiosity and leave birds' nests alone.
最好能克制住好奇心，不要去碰鸟巢。
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Critics have accused the US of trying to stifle debate.
批评家指责美国试图压制争论。
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They said it would stifle critical thinking and creativity.
来自THETIMES
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That can stifle stock returns two ways, he says.
来自WSJ
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Even defeat at Old Trafford could not stifle the feeling.
来自THETIMES
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The gas stifled them.
煤气使他们窒息。
来自《权威词典》
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The rebellion was stifled.
叛乱被镇压了。
来自《权威词典》