stifle

A noun referring to the joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped, corresponding to the human knee.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее сустав между бедренной и большеберцовой костями у четвероногих, соответствующий человеческому колену.esSustantivo que designa la articulación entre el fémur y la tibia en los cuadrúpedos, equivalente a la rodilla humana.frNom désignant l'articulation entre le fémur et le tibia chez les quadrupèdes, correspondant au genou humain.deDas Kniegelenk bei vierfüßigen Tieren, insbesondere das der Hintergliedmaße bei Pferden und Hunden, das dem menschlichen Knie entspricht.ptSubstantivo que designa a articulação entre o fêmur e a tíbia nos quadrúpedes, equivalente ao joelho humano; em equinos, pode referir-se também à articulação do jarrete.zh指四足动物股骨与胫骨之间的关节，相当于人类的膝关节。arمفصل بين عظم الفخذ وعظم الساق في الحيوانات ذات الأربع، يقابل مفصل الركبة عند الإنسان. ويُطلق أيضاً على ما يُعيق أو يكتم النفس أو يخنق الحركة.

1. Joint in quadrupeds C1 formal

   The joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped, corresponding to the human knee.

   • The horse injured its stifle during the race.
   • Veterinarians examined the dog's stifle for signs of arthritis.
   • A strong stifle is essential for a working dog's agility.

   ruКоленный сустав у четвероногихesArticulación de la rodilla en cuadrúpedosfrGrasset (articulation du membre pelvien)deKniegelenk bei VierbeinernptArticulação do joelho em quadrúpedeszh四足动物的膝关节arمفصل الركبة في الحيوانات الرباعية

A verb used to indicate the act of suppressing, restraining, or holding back something, such as a feeling, sound, or action.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подавлению, сдерживанию или удержанию чего-либо, такого как чувство, звук или действие.esVerbo que significa reprimir, contener o suprimir algo como un sentimiento, un sonido o una acción, o impedir que se desarrolle o exprese.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réprimer, contenir ou retenir quelque chose, comme un sentiment, un son ou une action ; également, étouffer ou empêcher de se manifester.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas wie ein Gefühl, einen Laut oder eine Handlung zu unterdrücken, zurückzuhalten oder zu ersticken; auch im Sinne von jemanden am freien Handeln hindern oder etwas gewaltsam beenden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reprimir, conter ou abafar algo, como um sentimento, um som ou uma ação.zh动词，表示压制、抑制或遏制某种事物，如情感、声音或行为。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على كبت أو حبس شيء ما كشعور أو صوت أو فعل، أو خنقه وإسكاته.

1. Conceal or hide B2 formal

   To keep something secret or prevent it from being known.

   • She tried to stifle her true feelings about the decision.
   • The government attempted to stifle the scandal.
   • He could not stifle his laughter during the serious meeting.

   ruСкрыватьesOcultar o disimularfrDissimuler, cacherdeUnterdrückenptOcultarzh隐瞒arكتم

   Sinónimos: cover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   Antónimos: disclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppress B2 formal

   To prevent something from developing, continuing, or being expressed.

   • The new regulations could stifle innovation in the industry.
   • She stifled a yawn during the long lecture.
   • He tried to stifle his anger and remain calm.

   ruПодавлять или сдерживатьessofocar, reprimirfrRéprimer, étoufferdeUnterdrücken oder ErstickenptSuprimir ou conterzh压制或抑制arكبت أو قمع

   Sinónimos: checkchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   Antónimos: encouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respiration B2 formal

   To make it difficult for someone to breathe; to obstruct the airway.

   • The thick smoke stifled the firefighters.
   • The tight collar was stifling him.
   • The heat and humidity stifled the runners.

   ruЗатруднять дыханиеesDificultar la respiraciónfrÉtouffer (entraver la respiration)deAtmung behindernptDificultar a respiraçãozh使窒息arإعاقة التنفس

   Sinónimos: asphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygen C1 formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   • The miners stifled in the collapsed tunnel.
   • Without proper ventilation, one can stifle in a sealed room.
   • The animal stifled under the heavy debris.

   ruЗадохнутьсяesAsfixiarsefrÉtouffer, suffoquer (par manque d'air)deErstickenptMorrer por falta de arzh窒息而死arالاختناق

   Sinónimos: asphyxiatechokesuffocate

• stifled past participle
• stifled past simple
• stifling present participle
• stifles third person singular