绞杀 (jiǎ) — to strangle (physically); to stifle, to suppress, to kill off (an idea, movement, etc.)
Definition
Verb meaning 'to strangle' in both the physical sense (killing by constriction) and the figurative sense (stifling or suppressing an idea, movement, or competition). The two senses are linked by the image of cutting off something's air or growth.
verb
to strangle (physically)to stifleto suppressto kill off (an idea, movement, etc.)
Examples
- 绞杀。Xiōng shǒu yòng shéng zi jiǎ le shòu hài zhě.The murderer strangled the victim with a rope.
- 绞杀。Zhèng fǔ shì tú jiǎ zhè chǎng gǎi gé yùn dòng.The government tried to stifle this reform movement.
- 绞杀。Lǒng duàn qǐ yè huì jiǎ shì chǎng jìng zhēng.Monopolistic enterprises can stifle market competition.
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