choking

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние, вызванное закупоркой дыхательных путей к лёгким, часто из-за еды или отёка гортани, или акт удушения кого-либо путём сдавливания трахеи.

A noun referring to a condition caused by an obstruction of the airways to the lungs, often due to food or swelling of the larynx, or the act of suffocating someone by constricting the windpipe.

uncountable

1. Airway obstructionB1formalmedical

   A condition caused by a blockage in the airways to the lungs, often due to food or swelling of the larynx.

   Удушье

   • Choking is a medical emergency that requires immediate action.
   • The Heimlich maneuver can help dislodge an object causing choking.
   • He began choking on a piece of steak during dinner.

   Synonymsasphyxiationsuffocation

2. Suffocation by constrictionB2formalmedical

   The act of suffocating someone by compressing the windpipe.

   Удушение

   • The attacker was charged with choking the victim.
   • Choking can cause severe injury or death if not stopped.
   • The police report described the incident as a case of choking.

   Synonymsstranglingstrangulationthrottling

• 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