공기 부족이나 호흡 불능으로 인해 사망하거나 죽음에 이르는 상태 또는 과정
the state or process of dying or being killed from being deprived of air or unable to breathe
예문:
"The forensic report confirmed that the cause of death was suffocation due to carbon monoxide."
"Plastic bags should be kept away from children to prevent accidental suffocation."
열기, 습도 또는 환기 부족으로 인해 발생하는 호흡의 어려움이나 신체적 감각
a physical sensation of difficulty in breathing, often caused by heat, humidity, or lack of ventilation
예문:
"The intense humidity in the tropical jungle led to a sense of suffocation among the hikers."
"The crowded elevator caused a brief moment of suffocation for the claustrophobic passenger."
상황이나 환경에 의해 갇히거나 제한되거나 억압받는 비유적인 느낌
a figurative feeling of being trapped, restricted, or oppressed by circumstances or environment
예문:
"The artist felt a sense of suffocation within the strict boundaries of the traditional academy."
"Small-town life can sometimes lead to a feeling of intellectual suffocation for ambitious youths."