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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