stifle

释义

vt. 使窒息, 抑止, 扼杀\nvi. 窒息, 被扼杀

例句

rules and regulations that stifle innovation

压制创新的规章制度

How can this party stifle debate on such a crucial issue?

该党怎么可以压制对这么一个重要问题的辩论？