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throttles

/ˈθrɑtəlz/ /ˈθrɒtəlz/

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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 carefully adjusted the throttle to control the speed of the lawnmower engine. "

Der Mechaniker justierte sorgfältig die Drosselklappe, um die Geschwindigkeit des Rasenmähermotors zu steuern.

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noun

Drosselklappe

The lever or pedal that controls this valve.

Examples :

"The mechanic adjusted the car's throttle to control the engine's speed. "

Der Mechaniker justierte die Drosselklappe des Autos, um die Motordrehzahl zu regeln.

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noun

Luftröhre

The windpipe or trachea.

Examples :

"The doctor listened to the patient's chest, checking for any obstructions in their throttles. "

Der Arzt hörte die Brust des Patienten ab und suchte nach Verstopfungen in der Luftröhre.

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verb

Drosseln, verlangsamen

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

Examples :

""The internet provider throttles my download speed after I use a certain amount of data each month." "

Der Internetanbieter drosselt meine Download-Geschwindigkeit, nachdem ich jeden Monat eine bestimmte Datenmenge verbraucht habe.

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verb

Jemanden erdrosseln, erwürgen

To strangle or choke someone.

Examples :

"The robber throttles his victim to stop him from yelling for help. "

Der Räuber erwürgt sein Opfer, um zu verhindern, dass es um Hilfe schreit.

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verb

Würgen, ersticken

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 almost throttles him as he tries to rescue the cat. "

Der dicke Rauch des Küchenfeuers erstickt ihn fast, als er versucht, die Katze zu retten.

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verb

Würgen, ersticken

To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.

Examples :

"After the long race, the runner throttles for air, his chest heaving. "

Nach dem langen Rennen würgt der Läufer nach Luft, seine Brust wölbt sich.

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verb

Stottern, würgen

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

Examples :

"The child, struggling to breathe through his cough, throttles, "I...can't...catch...my...breath." "

Das Kind, das durch seinen Husten zu atmen kämpfte, stotterte: „Ich...kann...nicht...atmen.“

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