To strangle or choke by pressure on the windpipe.

扼；勒。

To kill by such action.

勒死。

To prevent or check expression or activity of.

禁止言论；禁止行动。

To shut off, as steam from an engine.

阻塞；节流(机器的蒸气)。

The throat or windpipe.

【罕】咽喉；气管。

A valve to control the supply, as of steam or gas, to an engine.

【机】节流阀；节汽瓣(=throttle valve)。

A lever or pedal actuating this valve.

操纵节流阀的柄或踏板。