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stifle

英 ['staɪf(ə)l] 美['staɪfl]
  • vt. 扼杀;使窒息;藏匿
  • vi. 窒息;被扼杀
  • n. (马等的)后膝关节;(马等的)[动] 后膝关节病

英英释意


1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

双语例句


1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn.
她忍不住打了个哈欠。

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5. The food did nothing to stifle her queasiness.
食物并没有压住她想呕吐的感觉。

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