strangled
UK/'stræŋɡld/US/ˈstræŋgld/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Killed by squeezing the throat; (of a sound) choked or muffled
被勒死的；（声音）哽咽的，压抑的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstrangleroot
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-dpast tense / completed
=strangled
Past participle of strangle, used as an adjective. A strangled voice is one squeezed so tight that the sound can barely get out.
Common Collocations
- 1.strangled cry哽咽的叫声
- 2.strangled voice哽咽的声音
- 3.strangled laugh压抑的笑声
Example Sentences
- 1.
He let out a strangled cry and dropped the phone.