stifle
窒息
definition
verb
those in the streets were stifled by the fumes
make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
she stifled a giggle
restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
noun
At necropsy all stifle joints were stable to an anterior drawer force with no significant limitations in passive range of motion.
a joint in the legs of horses, dogs, and other animals, equivalent to the knee in humans.
translation of 'stifle'
verb
窒息,
憋,
压制
noun
窒息
example
It is here that two men stand - the boy recognizes one of them instantly, and has to 'stifle' a surprised cry.
Pundits and fans couldn't 'stifle' their laughter.
Taxes 'stifle' enterprise only if they increase with enterprise.
I tried as much as possible, but I couldn't 'stifle' the giggles that escaped after that.
Usually small spots on the hip or back indicate white factor; some breeders believe that any white extended up the hind leg into the 'stifle' suggests that white factor is present.
This will simply 'stifle' business activity and unjustifiably obstruct the free movement of people within the EU.
He almost choked on his meat but managed to 'stifle' his sudden reaction to her statement with a hastily gulp of water.
The bureaucracy, hidden taxes and social-security payments burdening German employers are so onerous, they 'stifle' new enterprise.
Gabrielle winced as she saw her Mom 'stifle' a cry.
Missive after missive describes the burden of the existing system, and how 20 more years of control will 'stifle' creative work.
He began to speak, but had to stop again to 'stifle' a giggle.
Given the climate and the other equally ridiculous laws being proposed to 'stifle' innovation, my hopes aren't very high.
Victor heard her 'stifle' a cry as he held a small mirror for her.
I 'stifle' a barely-controlled giggle and pray for our stop.
But there is a danger that these new regulations will 'stifle' innovation, by forcing everybody to comply with blanket standards of accessibility.
I stop trying to 'stifle' it when I realize that about half the people in the audience are chuckling.
Jake shot a look at them and they abruptly stopped, trying to 'stifle' their laughter.
And, well, I simply couldn't 'stifle' my giggles.
Ray had to 'stifle' a groan as he made his way to the table.
‘He hurt a 'stifle' behind in the Belmont,’ the trainer told us.
We reject them because they will put still more power to politicians and bureaucrats, because they 'stifle' economic development rather than fostering it.
John stopped trying to 'stifle' the laughter and glared at her.
Today's technology also can interfere with forming solid alliances, which can 'stifle' excellent ideas.
A county judge dismissed that case last April under a California law aimed at discouraging lawsuits that 'stifle' constitutionally-protected activities.
The public service in Scotland is 'stifling' private enterprise.
And by distributing a new pattern of economic activity over a broad rural area, even while 'stifling' growth, prisons create sprawl.
Alas, Tamarillo went down late last night with a knock to the 'stifle joint' incurred over the cross-county and was withdrawn.
It primarily occurs in the shoulder or elbow joints, but it can affect the hocks or 'stifles' , too.
Lex thought for a minute, and then 'stifled' a gasp.
He 'stifled' his immediate reaction, although he couldn't keep from tightening his jaw.
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