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stifle

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sti·fle /ˈstaɪfəl/ verb  
1 [transitiveT]PREVENT to stop something from happening or developing 抑止,阻止,压制 OPP encourage
 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?
该党怎么可以压制对这么一个重要问题的辩论?
2 [transitiveT]PREVENT to stop a feeling from being expressed 强忍住,压抑〔感情〕
 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.
我竭力忍住不笑。
3 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BREATHE# if you are stifled by something, it stops you breathing comfortably (使)感到窒息,(使)透不过气来 suffocate
 He was almost stifled by the fumes.
他差点被烟熏得窒息了。
n I felt like I was stifling in the humid air.
nGrammar
Stifle is usually passive in this meaning, when used as a transitive verb.
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Origin stifle
(1300-1400) Probably from Old French estouffer to stifle
sti·fle verbn GRAMMAR1
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