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strangle

/ˈstræŋɡəl/ American
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  • v. 掐死, 勒死
  • v. 扼杀
Definition
  • v. to kill someone by squeezing their throat
  • v. to hold back something from developing
Example
The thick vines seemed to strangle the old tree slowly.
浓密的藤蔓似乎在慢慢地把那棵老树缠死。
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