stifling
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/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
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/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
uncomfortably hot with no fresh air
The room was so hot and stuffy that it felt stifling.
房间太热太闷了,感觉令人窒息。
very restrictive and not allowing freedom
She felt the strict rules at her job were stifling her creativity.
她觉得工作中的严格规定限制了她的创造力。