stifle
verb
ˈstaɪfəl
verb
1
to
stop
something
from
happening
or
developing
抑止，阻止，压制;
T
rules
and
regulations
that
stifle
innovation
压制创新的规章制度
How
can
this
party
stifle
debate
on
such
a
crucial
issue?
这个党怎么可以压制对这么一个重要问题的辩论？
2
to
stop
a
feeling
from
being
expressed
强忍住，压抑〔感情〕
T
He
stifled
an
urge
to
hit
her.
他强忍住冲动，没有打她。
stifle
a
yawn/smile/grin
etc
I
tried
to
stifle
my
laughter.
我竭力忍住笑。
3
if
you
are
stifled
by
something,
it
stops
you
breathing
comfortably
（使）感到窒息，（使）透不过气来
I,T usually passive 一般用被动态
He
was
almost
stifled
by
the
fumes.
他差点被烟熏得窒息了。