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throttle

/ˈθɹɒtəl/ /ˈθɹatəl/

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noun

Drosselklappe

A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the throttle to fine-tune the engine's idling speed. "

Der Mechaniker justierte die Drosselklappe, um die Leerlaufdrehzahl des Motors fein abzustimmen.

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noun

Drosselklappe

The lever or pedal that controls this valve.

Examples :

"The car's throttle was stuck, preventing the driver from accelerating smoothly. "

Die Drosselklappe des Autos klemmte, wodurch der Fahrer nicht sanft beschleunigen konnte.

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noun

Luftröhre

The windpipe or trachea.

Examples :

"The doctor listened to the child's chest, checking for any obstruction in their throttle that might be causing the cough. "

Der Arzt hörte die Brust des Kindes ab und suchte nach einer Verstopfung in der Luftröhre, die den Husten verursachen könnte.

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verb

Drosseln, verlangsamen

To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).

Examples :

"To save money, the family throttled their internet connection. "

Um Geld zu sparen, drosselte die Familie ihre Internetverbindung.

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verb

Jemanden erwürgen, erdrosseln

To strangle or choke someone.

Examples :

"The bully tried to throttle the smaller child during recess. "

Der Schläger versuchte, das kleinere Kind während der Pause zu erwürgen.

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verb

Würgen, erdrosseln

To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

Examples :

"The thick smoke from the kitchen fire began to throttle him, making it hard to breathe. "

Der dichte Rauch des Küchenfeuers begann ihn zu würgen, was das Atmen erschwerte.

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verb

Keuchen, schnaufen

To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.

Examples :

"After running the race, he collapsed on the grass and began to throttle, struggling to catch his breath. "

Nachdem er das Rennen gelaufen war, brach er auf dem Rasen zusammen und begann zu keuchen, während er versuchte, nach Luft zu schnappen.

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verb

Stottern, würgen

To utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated.

Examples :

"The student tried to explain the complicated problem, but her throat tightened, and she throttled out the words, barely able to get them past her lips. "

Der Schüler versuchte, das komplizierte Problem zu erklären, aber ihr Hals zog sich zusammen, und sie stotterte die Worte heraus, kaum in der Lage, sie über ihre Lippen zu bringen.

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