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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 English
throttleother
=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.

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