"throttle" in Chinese (Traditional)
油門掐住脖子
Definition
'Throttle' 可以指控制引擎動力的裝置(如汽車或機車上),也可作動詞,意思是掐住某人的脖子使其無法呼吸。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
名詞時常用於機械及技術領域,如「踩油門」、「全油門」。動詞時較正式或文學,多指「掐脖子」。不要和「threaten」(威脅)混淆。
Examples
He pushed the throttle forward and the boat sped up.
他把**油門**推向前,船就加速了。
Some motorcycles have a hand throttle on the right handlebar.
有些摩托車在右手把上有手**油門**。
He tried to throttle his anger, but it showed on his face.
他試圖**壓抑**自己的憤怒,但臉上還是看得出來。
She went full throttle down the highway, enjoying the speed.
她在高速公路上全**油門**奔馳,享受著速度感。
The villain tried to throttle the hero, but he broke free.
壞人試圖**掐住**英雄的脖子,但他掙脫了。
We were working at full throttle to finish before the deadline.
我們以**全速**工作,只為在截止前完成。