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单词 choke up
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choke up in British English

verb (tr, adverb)
1. 
to block (a drain, pipe, etc) completely
2.  informal (usually passive)
to overcome (a person) with emotion, esp without due cause

choke up in American English

1. 
to block up; clog
2. 
to fill too full
3. 
choke (sense 6)
often with on
4.  US, Informal
to be unable to speak, act efficiently, etc., as because of fear, strong emotion, tension, etc.
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Examples of 'choke up' in a sentence
choke up

It's impossible to watch without getting choked up but also feeling hopeful about the future.
The Sun (2015)
And the heart-throb singer admits he got choked up when filming was finished.
The Sun (2011)
When he got to about the third grandchild's name he got choked up and tears began to run down his cheeks.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They gave me a standing ovation in the dressing room and I got a bit choked up.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I'm prone to choking up in polling stations, an emotional response incongruous with the usual bleak hall and bored staff huddling around a fan heater.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
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