smother
UK/'smʌðә/US
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Definitions
v.
To suffocate or stifle someone or something; to extinguish a fire by cutting off air; to suppress or conceal.
使窒息；闷熄；压制，抑制
n.
A dense, stifling cloud of smoke or dust.
浓烟；窒息状态
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsmotherother
=smother
Common Collocations
- 1.smother a fire扑灭火焰
- 2.smother with affection用爱溺爱
- 3.[smother criticism]压制批评
- 4.smother in覆盖于……之上
Example Sentences
- 1.
She smothered the campfire with a blanket to prevent it from spreading.
- 2.
He felt smothered by his parents' constant worry and overprotection.
- 3.
The government tried to smother all criticism of its new policy.