| 释义 |
stran·gu·late
I. \ˈstraŋgyəˌlāt, -aiŋ-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin strangulatus, past participle of strangulare to strangle
transitive verb
: strangle, constrict
intransitive verb
: to become constricted so as to stop circulation
< the hernia will strangulate and become painful >
II. \-_lə̇t, -ˌlāt, usu -d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin strangulatus
: strongly constricted as though compressed by bands
< the strangulate petiole of an ant or wasp > |