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单词 suffocate
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suffocate

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suf·fo·cate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ verb  
1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BREATHE# to die or make someone die by preventing them from breathing (使)窒息而死,(使)闷死
 The animal seizes its prey by the throat and suffocates it to death.
这种动物会抓住猎物的喉咙,使其窒息而死。
 One of the puppies suffocated inside the plastic bag.
其中一只小狗在塑料袋里闷死了。
2 be suffocating BREATHE#to feel uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air 感到窒息,感到呼吸困难
 Can you open a window? I’m suffocating.
你能开扇窗吗? 我觉得很闷。
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3 [transitiveT]DO BADLY to prevent a relationship, plan, business etc from developing well or being successful 压制,扼杀,阻碍
 Jealousy can suffocate any relationship.
嫉妒可以扼杀任何人际关系。
suffocation /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [uncountableU]
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Origin suffocate
(1400-1500) Latin past participle of suffocare, from sub- ( → SUB-) + fauces throat
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