stifling
英 ['staɪflɪŋ] 美 [ˈstaɪflɪŋ]

adj.

令人窒息的；沉闷的；

v.

（使）窒息，（使）窒闷( stifle的现在分词)；

英英释义

stifling[ 'staifliŋ ]

• n.forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

  "the stifling of all dissent"

  同义词：suppressioncrushingquelling

• adj.characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

  "the stifling atmosphere"

  同义词：sultrysulfuroussulphurous

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. The air is stifling here; let's get out.
   这里的空气令人窒息。我们出去吧。
2. The atmosphere in the crowded hall became so stifling that two of the women passed out.
   拥挤不堪的大厅里闷得令人窒息，两个妇女晕了过去。

权威例句

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Silencing Dissent: How the Australian Government is controlling public opinion and stifling debate