created sense approved 扼杀/扼殺 · èshā · stifle
扼杀 / 扼殺
èshā
stifle
to suppress or destroy something, such as an idea or movement, in its early stages
过度的压力会扼杀学生的创造力。
verb
created sense approved 扼杀/扼殺 · èshā · strangle
扼杀 / 扼殺
èshā
strangle
to kill someone by squeezing their throat
凶手企图扼杀那名受害者。
verb