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throttles

/ˈθrɑtəlz/ /ˈθrɒtəlz/

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noun

Mariposa

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. "

El mecánico ajustó cuidadosamente la mariposa para controlar la velocidad del motor de la cortadora de césped.

technical machine vehicle fuel device system part function energy industry

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noun

Acelerador

The lever or pedal that controls this valve.

Examples :

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

El mecánico ajustó el acelerador del coche para controlar la velocidad del motor.

vehicle machine technical part

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noun

Tráquea

The windpipe or trachea.

Examples :

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

El médico escuchó el pecho del paciente, buscando obstrucciones en su tráquea.

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verb

Reducir, estrangular

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." "

El proveedor de Internet reduce mi velocidad de descarga después de que uso una cierta cantidad de datos cada mes.

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verb

Estrangular, ahogar

To strangle or choke someone.

Examples :

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

El ladrón estrangula a su víctima para evitar que pida ayuda a gritos.

body action inhuman

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verb

Estrangular, asfixiar

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. "

El denso humo del incendio de la cocina casi lo asfixia mientras intenta rescatar al gato.

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verb

Asfixiarse, ahogarse

To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.

Examples :

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

Después de la larga carrera, el corredor se ahoga en busca de aire, con el pecho agitado.

physiology body sensation

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verb

Tartamudear, ahogar

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." "

El niño, luchando por respirar a través de su tos, tartamudea: "Yo...no...puedo...respirar...".

physiology sound communication sensation