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suffocate

/ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt/

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1 · v.

to die or make someone die from lack of air

窒息；闷死

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Firefighters warned that smoke could suffocate anyone trapped upstairs.
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消防员警告说，烟雾可能让被困楼上的人窒息。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt/

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