stifles

例句:

• This stifles the development of the financial sector.
  这就遏制了金融部门的发展.
  
• The fruits of such a system are a glittering consumer society which stifles creativity and individuality.
  这种制度的结果就是一个压制创造性和个性的闪光的消费者社会.
  
• Elaine and Ted, co - workers are eating lunch together. Elaine stifles a yawn.
  伊莲和泰德是同事,两人一起吃午餐, 伊莲强忍住一个呵欠.
  
• More broadly, some complain that the estate tax stifles economic growth.
  来自WSJ
• Professor Shi also believes China's hierarchical, top-down environment stifles creative debate.
  来自BBC
• Critics say it creates a monopoly over knowledge that stifles innovation and competition.
  来自VOA