stifle

• 指四足动物股骨与胫骨之间的关节，相当于人类的膝关节。

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

1. Joint in quadrupedsC1formal

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

   四足动物的膝关节

   • 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.

• 动词，表示压制、抑制或遏制某种事物，如情感、声音或行为。

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

1. Conceal or hideB2formal

   To keep something secret or prevent it from being known.

   隐瞒

   • 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.

   同义词cover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   反义词disclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppressB2formal

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

   压制或抑制

   • 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.

   同义词checkchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   反义词encouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respirationB2formal

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

   使窒息

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

   同义词asphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygenC1formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   窒息而死

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

   同义词asphyxiatechokesuffocate