asphyxia
UK/æs'fiksiә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A dangerous condition caused by lack of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death; suffocation.
窒息
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanot, opposite of
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sphyxroot
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iasuffix
=asphyxia
Common Collocations
- 1.cause asphyxia导致窒息
- 2.death by asphyxia窒息死亡
- 3.asphyxia victim窒息受害者
Example Sentences
- 1.
Asphyxia can result from choking.