asphyxiate
US /æsˈfɪk.si.eɪt/
UK /æsˈfɪk.si.eɪt/
动词
1.
使窒息, 闷死
to kill (someone) by depriving them of air
示例:
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The smoke from the fire threatened to asphyxiate the trapped residents.
火灾产生的烟雾威胁要使被困居民窒息。
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The gas leak could asphyxiate anyone in the building.
煤气泄漏可能会使建筑物内的任何人窒息。
2.
窒息, 呼吸困难
to suffer from lack of air or inability to breathe
示例:
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He began to asphyxiate in the smoke-filled room.
他在烟雾弥漫的房间里开始窒息。
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Without proper ventilation, plants can asphyxiate in a greenhouse.
如果没有适当的通风，植物可能会在温室中窒息。