​词汇 (213): stifle

词汇 (213): stifle

stifle [ˈstaɪf(ə)l]

v. 扼杀，抑制；强忍住，压抑（感情）；（使）窒息，（使）喘不上气

一、对话体验

Alice: I wanted to speak up during the meeting, but I felt stifled.

Alice: 我本想在会议上发言，但我感觉被压制住了。

Bob: That happens sometimes, but your ideas deserve to be heard.

Bob: 有时候会这样，但你的想法应该被听到。

Alice: You're right. Next time, I'll make sure I don't hold back.

Alice: 你说得对。下次我一定不会再压抑自己了。

Bob: Good plan! Your voice matters.

Bob: 很好！你的声音很重要。

二、单词释义

单词拆分：stif + le

stif：可以联想到“stuff”（填塞或堵住），表示某物被压住或阻止。

le：可以与动词的后缀相关，表示动作的进行。

stif + le：组合起来，可以联想到“通过填塞或堵住来压制某物的行动”，因此有“抑制、压制或使窒息”的意思。

三、短语与例句

stifle creativity 抑制创造力

stifle a yawn 抑制哈欠

stifle debate 压制辩论

例句：

The strict rules stifled creativity among the students.

严格的规定抑制了学生的创造力。

He tried to stifle a yawn during the long lecture.

在漫长的讲座中，他试图抑制住自己的哈欠。

四、情景记忆

Bob sat in the meeting, trying to stifle a yawn as the presentation dragged on. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't help but let one slip out, drawing a few glances from his colleagues. Embarrassed but relieved, he thought, "Maybe I should have gotten that extra coffee."

Bob坐在会议上，试图抑制住一个哈欠，因为演讲持续了太久。尽管他努力了，但还是忍不住打了一个哈欠，引来了同事们的几道目光。他感到有些尴尬，但也松了一口气，心想：“也许我应该多喝一杯咖啡。”