"smothering" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 令人窒息的
• 压抑的

Definition

形容让人难以呼吸或感到受限的事物，可以指物理上（如被遮盖无法呼吸）或情感上（如过度关心或控制）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于表示物理上的窒息危险，也常指情感中控制、照顾过度让人感到压力。常带有负面情感；'smothering love'（窒息的爱）指的是让人喘不过气的关爱。

Examples

The blanket was smothering him during the night.

毯子在夜里让他感到**窒息**。

Her mother's smothering affection made her feel trapped.

她母亲的**令人窒息的**关爱让她感到束缚。

Smoke from the fire was smothering the room.

火灾的烟雾**弥漫**整个房间，让人窒息。

Sometimes, having too many rules at home feels smothering.

有时候，家里的规则太多会让人觉得**压抑**。

His girlfriend’s attention was so smothering, he needed some space.

他女朋友的关心太**压抑**了，他需要一点空间。

The heat in the small car was absolutely smothering after a while.

一会儿后，小车里的热气让人**喘不过气**。