2 sentences

1. 凶手企图扼杀那名受害者。

   xiōng​shǒu qǐ​tú è​shā nà míng shòu​hài zhě.

   The killer attempted to strangle the victim.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 过度的压力会扼杀学生的创造力。

   guò​dù de yā​lì huì è​shā xué​sheng de chuàng​zào​lì.

   Excessive pressure can stifle students' creativity.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary