choked

• 用于英式英语，形容一个人非常难过、生气或失望，常常到了说不出话的程度。

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.

   窒息

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

   同义词asphyxiatedsmotheredstrangled

2. Emotionally overwhelmedB2informal

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

   情绪激动

   • 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.

   同义词emotionalovercomespeechlesstongue-tied

   反义词articulatecalmcollectedcomposedunemotional

3. Blocked or obstructedB2formal

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

   堵塞的

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

   同义词blockedcloggedcongestedjammedobstructedpluggedstopped-upstuffed

   反义词clearfreeopen

• 指因喉咙有异物而呼吸困难，也指在压力下无法有效行动或发挥失常。

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.

   窒息

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

   同义词coughgaggaspsputterwheeze

2. Strangle or throttleB2formal

   To squeeze someone's throat to prevent breathing.

   掐住脖子

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

   同义词garrotestranglestrangulatethrottle

3. Block or obstructB2formal

   To become or cause something to become blocked or clogged.

   堵塞

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

   同义词blockclogcongestdamjamobstructoccludeplugstop upstuff

   反义词clearfreeopenunblockunclog

4. Fail under pressureB2informal

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

   失常

   • 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.

   同义词bucklecrackfalterfoldfreezepanicwilt

   反义词excelflourishsucceedthrive

5. Suppress or stifleC1formal

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

   压制

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

   同义词checkcurbinhibitquellrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppressthrottle

   反义词aidencouragefosterfreehelppromotereleasestimulate

6. Reduce air supplyC1formal

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

   限制进气

   • 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.

   同义词restrictstarvethrottle

   反义词open

短语动词变体choke downchoke offchoke up