stifle /ˈstaifl/ vt. & vi. 1. 使窒息，闷死：stifling heat窒息人的热度Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes.烟雾使街上的人喘不过气来。The gas stifled them.煤气使他们窒息。2. 镇压，遏制：The rebellion was stifled.叛乱被镇压了。