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throttle

/ˈθrɑːtəl/ American
  • v. 掐住喉咙, 扼制
  • n. 节流阀, 喉咙
Definition
  • v. to squeeze someone's throat, or to control tightly
  • n. a device that controls fuel flow to an engine, or the throat
Example
The pilot pushed the throttle forward to gain more speed.
飞行员将油门推向前,以获得更大的速度。