to not be able to breathe because something is blocking your throat or there is not enough air
The smoke made him choke and cough.
煙で彼は息が詰まり、咳をした。
to stop someone from breathing by pressing their throat
The attacker tried to choke the victim with his hands.
襲撃者は手で被害者の首を絞めて窒息させようとした。
to not be able to speak because of strong feelings like sadness or anger
She started to choke up when talking about her lost dog.
彼女は失った犬の話をしているうちに声が詰まり始めた。
to block or fill a space so nothing can move through
The drain is choked with leaves and mud.
排水管は落ち葉と泥で詰まっている。
to fail at something important because you are too nervous
He tends to choke during important games.
彼は重要な試合で緊張して失敗しがちだ。
a part in a car that controls how much air goes into the engine
The car's choke helps it start when cold.
車のチョークはエンジンが冷えているときに始動を助ける。
the act or sound of choking
She heard a choke from the next room and rushed to help.
彼女は隣の部屋から息が詰まる音を聞き、急いで助けに行った。