suffocate

动词 suffocate:

1. deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
   同义词：smother, asphyxiate
2. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
   同义词：stifle, asphyxiate, choke
3. become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
   同义词：choke
4. suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
   同义词：choke
5. be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
   同义词：stifle, asphyxiate
6. feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air
7. struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
   同义词：gag, choke, strangle

1. Passengers suffocated in the burning aircraft.
   乘客在燃烧的飞机中窒息死亡。
2. The fireman was suffocated by the fumes.
   那个消防队员让浓烟憋死了。
3. I'm suffocating in here; can't we open a few windows?
   我觉得这儿很憋气，咱们开几扇窗户好吗?