1. The technology industry was coming under the sway of a dominant behemoth, one that had the potential to stifle innovation and squash its competitors. 科技行业正在受到一个占据主导地位的庞然大物的影响,这个庞然大物有可能扼杀创新,打压竞争对手。
2. She managed to stifle a yawn. 她忍住了呵欠。
3. She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn. 她并未试图忍住一个哈欠。
4. The government failed to stifle the unrest. 政府没有制止住动乱。
5. The food did nothing to stifle her queasiness. 这些食物也没能遏制住她的恶心感。