strangle-hold

英文词源


strangle-hold (n.)
also stranglehold, 1893, in wrestling, from strangle (v.) + hold (n.). Figurative use by 1901.

双语例句


1. He tried to strangle a border policeman and steal his gun.
他企图勒死一名边防警察并偷走他的枪。

来自柯林斯例句

2. to strangle sb to death
把某人掐死

来自《权威词典》

3. The dictator's first step was to strangle the free press.
独裁者的第一步是扼杀新闻自由.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

4. He give a strangle cry and fall to the floor.
他发出一声受扼的叫喊,随即倒在地板上.

来自辞典例句

5. When I attended his lecture, I always tried hard to strangle yawns.
我上他的课时, 总是竭力地制止自己打呵欠.

来自辞典例句

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