"smothering" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈsməðɝɪŋ

SMUH-thur-ing

UK

smˈʌðəɹɪŋ

smu-THUH-ring

释义

Describes something that makes it hard to breathe or feel free, either physically (like being covered and unable to get air) or emotionally (like too much attention or control).

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsməðɝɪŋ

英式英语

smˈʌðəɹɪŋ

简化发音

美式

SMUH-thur-ing

英式

smu-THUH-ring

语境中听

The blanket was smothering him during the night.

Her mother's smothering affection made her feel trapped.

Smoke from the fire was smothering the room.

Sometimes, having too many rules at home feels smothering.