"choke off" 怎么发音
expression
ˈtʃoʊk/ /ˈɔf
CHOHK-awf
tʃˈəʊk/ /ˈɒf
CHOHK-of
释义
To stop something from continuing or growing, usually by blocking its flow or supply. Often used figuratively for preventing progress or cutting off resources.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtʃoʊk/ /ˈɔf
英式英语
tʃˈəʊk/ /ˈɒf
简化发音
美式
CHOHK-awf
英式
CHOHK-of
语境中听
The government choked off the illegal trade routes.
Heavy taxes can choke off business growth.
Rising costs may choke off our ability to help more people.
Strict regulations could choke off new investment in the area.