strangle /ˈstræŋɡl/ vt. 绞死，扼死；vi. 窒息而死：The victim was strangled with a scarf. 那个受害者是被一条围巾勒死的。He strangled her with a nylon stocking. 他用尼龙长筒袜勒死了她。She strangled a sob.她抑制住啜泣。He strangled before help could reach him.他在送医院急救之前便窒息而死。