목이 막히거나 눌려 숨을 쉬지 못하게 되다, 또는 남을 그렇게 만들다.
To have severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat, or to stop someone's breathing by squeezing the windpipe.
예문:
"The thick smoke from the fireplace began to choke everyone in the room."
"He almost choked on a small piece of candy while laughing."
통로나 공간을 가득 메워 흐름이나 움직임을 방해하거나 막다.
To fill a passage or space so completely that movement or flow becomes difficult or impossible.
예문:
"The narrow city streets were choked with holiday traffic."
"Debris and fallen branches often choke the drainage system during heavy storms."
강한 감정 때문에 목이 메어 말을 제대로 하지 못하다.
To become unable to speak clearly due to a strong surge of emotion such as grief, anger, or joy.
예문:
"She was so choked with emotion that she could barely finish her speech."
"He felt his throat choke up as he looked at the old photographs."
긴장이나 압박감으로 인해 결정적인 순간에 실력을 발휘하지 못하고 실패하다.
To fail to perform effectively at a critical moment in a game or contest because of extreme nervousness.
예문:
"The favorite to win the tournament choked in the final round and lost the lead."
"Don't choke on this last question; take a deep breath and think."
내연 기관에서 시동을 돕기 위해 공기 유입량을 줄이는 장치.
A valve in the carburetor of an internal combustion engine that restricts the air supply to enrich the fuel mixture.
예문:
"You may need to pull the choke when starting the motorcycle on a cold morning."