choked

• Используется в британском английском для описания человека, который очень расстроен, зол или разочарован, часто до такой степени, что не может говорить.

Used in British English to describe someone who is very upset, angry, or disappointed, often to the point of being unable to speak.

1. Unable to breatheB1formal

   Having the airway blocked, making it difficult or impossible to breathe.

   Задыхающийся

   • He was choked by a piece of food.
   • The smoke left her feeling choked and coughing.
   • The child was choked on a small toy.

   Synonymsasphyxiatedsmotheredstrangled

2. Emotionally overwhelmedB2informal

   Unable to speak due to strong emotions such as sadness, anger, or joy.

   Подавленный эмоциями

   • She was choked with emotion during her wedding speech.
   • He felt choked up when he saw his old friend.
   • The actor was choked with tears after the performance.

   Synonymsemotionalovercomespeechlesstongue-tied

   Antonymsarticulatecalmcollectedcomposedunemotional

3. Blocked or obstructedB2formal

   Having a passage or space blocked, preventing flow or movement.

   Забитый

   • The drain was choked with leaves.
   • The engine was choked due to a fuel blockage.
   • The streets were choked with traffic during rush hour.

   Synonymsblockedcloggedcongestedjammedobstructedpluggedstopped-upstuffed

   Antonymsclearfreeopen

• Глагол, используемый для описания затруднения дыхания из-за препятствия в горле или неспособности эффективно действовать под давлением.

A verb used to describe the act of having difficulty breathing due to an obstruction in the throat, or to fail to perform effectively under pressure.

1. Struggle to breatheB1formal

   To have difficulty breathing, often due to a blocked airway or strong emotion.

   Задыхаться

   • He started to choke on a piece of meat.
   • She choked with emotion during her speech.
   • The smoke made him choke and cough.

   Synonymscoughgaggaspsputterwheeze

2. Strangle or throttleB2formal

   To squeeze someone's throat to prevent breathing.

   Душить

   • The villain tried to choke his victim.
   • He was choked by the attacker from behind.
   • The tight collar nearly choked him.

   Synonymsgarrotestranglestrangulatethrottle

3. Block or obstructB2formal

   To become or cause something to become blocked or clogged.

   Забивать

   • Leaves choked the drainpipe.
   • The engine choked because of a fuel blockage.
   • Weeds are choking the garden plants.

   Synonymsblockclogcongestdamjamobstructoccludeplugstop upstuff

   Antonymsclearfreeopenunblockunclog

4. Fail under pressureB2informal

   To perform poorly in a critical situation due to nervousness or tension.

   Сорваться

   • The athlete choked during the final race.
   • He choked on his lines during the audition.
   • She usually plays well, but she choked in the championship.

   Synonymsbucklecrackfalterfoldfreezepanicwilt

   Antonymsexcelflourishsucceedthrive

5. Suppress or stifleC1formal

   To hold back or inhibit the development or expression of something.

   Подавлять

   • Strict rules can choke creativity.
   • The bureaucracy choked all innovation.
   • Fear choked her ability to speak freely.

   Synonymscheckcurbinhibitquellrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppressthrottle

   Antonymsaidencouragefosterfreehelppromotereleasestimulate

6. Reduce air supplyC1formal

   To limit the amount of air entering an engine or system.

   Ограничить подачу воздуха

   • He choked the engine to start it in cold weather.
   • The carburetor needs to be choked for a cold start.
   • Choking the engine helps mix fuel and air properly.

   Synonymsrestrictstarvethrottle

   Antonymsopen

Phrasal variantschoke downchoke offchoke up