choking

• 指因食物或喉头水肿等导致呼吸道阻塞、空气无法进入肺部的状态；也指扼压气管使他人窒息的行为。

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.

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1. Airway obstructionB1formalmedical

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

   窒息

   • 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.

   同义词asphyxiationsuffocation

2. Suffocation by constrictionB2formalmedical

   The act of suffocating someone by compressing the windpipe.

   扼喉窒息

   • 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.

   同义词stranglingstrangulationthrottling

• 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