choker
/ˈtʃəʊkə(r)/noun
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- a necklace or band of fabric that fits closely around the neck（贴颈的）短项链, 领圈。
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- dated a clerical or other high collar〈旧〉（牧师等用的）硬高领。
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- N. Amer. a cable looped round a log to drag it〈北美〉圆木拖索。
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- informal an extremely upsetting experience〈非正式〉极其苦恼（或心烦意乱）的经历：
saying our farewells - that was a bit of a choker.
互相道别——真有点令人心烦意乱。
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- informal a sports player who fails to perform at a crucial point as a result of nervousness〈非正式〉关键时因紧张表现不佳的运动员：
when I was playing on the tour, I was a choker.
巡回赛时, 我一到关键时刻就怯场。