choke

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Definitions

v.

To be unable to breathe due to a blocked airway; to prevent someone from breathing by squeezing the throat; to block or clog a passage

窒息，噎住；掐住喉咙；堵塞

n.

A device on a carburettor that controls the air-fuel mixture; a hold that restricts breathing in combat sports

阻气门；（格斗中的）锁喉动作

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

chokeother

=choke

Common Collocations

1.choke up哽咽
2.choke back抑制

Example Sentences

1.
He began to choke on his food.
2.
The weeds choked the garden.

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