throttle
UK/'θrɒtl/US
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Definitions
n.
A valve or pedal controlling the fuel or air supply to an engine, regulating its speed.
节流阀，油门
v.
To control or reduce the speed of an engine; to strangle or choke someone.
扼住喉咙，使窒息；节流，减速
Root Breakdown
Native Englishthrottleother
=throttle
Common Collocations
- 1.open the throttle加大油门
- 2.ease off the throttle松开油门
- 3.full throttle全速前进／全力以赴
- 4.throttle control油门控制
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pilot pushed the throttle forward to increase the aircraft's speed.
- 2.
He eased off the throttle as the car approached the sharp bend.
- 3.
The engine roared as she opened the throttle to full capacity.