| 释义 |
lump in the throatA feeling that one is unable to speak due to sadness, anxiety, or another strong emotion. I had a lump in the throat as I watched the casket of the fallen soldier return home. When Bob stood up to thank everyone at his retirement party, he got a lump in the throat, only able to nod and smile as he began tearing up. a lump in the throat a feeling of tightness or dryness in the throat caused by strong emotion, especially grief. |