stifle [ˈstaɪfl]
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stifle(
stay
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fuhl
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to suppress)
2. (to hold back)
a. reprimir
Why are you always so tired? Whenever I see you, you're stifling a yawn.¿Por qué siempre estás tan cansada? Cada vez que te veo, estás reprimiendo un bostezo.
b. contener
When one of her teachers showed up wearing odd shoes, Pauline stifled a giggle.Cuando llegó uno de sus profesores con dos zapatos distintos, Pauline contuvo una risa.
d. ahogar
Amy stifled a groan when she heard her mother inviting Tom over.Amy ahogó un gemido cuando oyó a su madre invitar a casa a Tom.
3. (to cause respiratory difficulties in)
a. sofocar
Forest fires have been burning in the region for weeks, so you're stifled by smoke and ash if you go out.Hace semanas que por la región arden incendios forestales, asà que el humo y la ceniza te sofocan si sales.
b. ahogar
Thick fog and traffic fumes are stifling people travelling to work this morning.Esta mañana, la densa niebla y la contaminación del tráfico ahogan a quienes van a sus lugares de trabajo.
4. (to extinguish)
a. sofocar
Moira turned off the stove and put a lid on the pan to stifle the flames.Moira apagó la cocina y cubrió la cacerola de una tapa para sofocar las llamas.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
stifletransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (person)
a. ahogar, asfixiar
2. (cries, yawn)
a. ahogar, reprimir
3. (rebellion)
a. sofocar
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