stifling

• 形容空气或环境极其闷热、令人窒息，也形容气氛或处境压抑、令人难以自由呼吸或行动。

Describes an atmosphere or situation that is extremely hot, stuffy, or oppressive, making it difficult to breathe or feel free.

1. Oppressively hot and humidB2formal

   Characterized by extreme heat and lack of fresh air, making it difficult to breathe or feel comfortable.

   闷热

   • The stifling heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.
   • The room was stifling, with no windows open and the air thick and heavy.
   • They escaped the stifling summer afternoon by going to the air-conditioned mall.

   同义词airlesscloseheavymuggyoppressivesteamysuffocatingsultrysweltering

   反义词airybreezycoolfreshventilated

2. Restrictive or suffocatingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of being restricted, suppressed, or unable to act freely.

   令人窒息的

   • The company's stifling bureaucracy prevented any innovation.
   • She felt the relationship was becoming stifling and needed space.
   • The political regime was known for its stifling control over the media.

   同义词airlesschokingcloseconstrictingoppressiverepressiverestrictivesmotheringsuffocatingsuppressive

   反义词airyfreeingrefreshing

• 指用武力或权力压制、扼杀某事物的行为；也指使人感到压抑、窒息的状况。

A noun referring to the act of forcefully preventing something or suppressing it by power or authority.

不可数

1. Suppression or QuellingC1formal

   The act of forcefully preventing something from happening or continuing, often by using power or authority.

   压制

   • The stifling of dissent led to widespread protests.
   • The government's stifling of free speech was condemned internationally.
   • The stifling of innovation can harm a company's growth.

   同义词curbingextinguishingquellingrepressionsmotheringsuppression

   反义词encouragementfacilitationfosteringpromotionsupport

• 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