中文含义:扼杀一件事物或计划,使之不能顺利进行或失败。

英语词性:动词

美式音标:tʃoʊk ə hɔrs

同义词:sabotage, thwart

易混淆单词:choke off(中断,阻止)

双语例句:

  • The scandal has caused the company’s reputation to suffer and could choke its chances of future success.(这次丑闻导致公司声誉受损,可能扼杀其未来的成功机会。)
  • The excessive regulations could choke the growth of the industry.(过度的规定可能扼杀该行业的发展。)