smother
/ˈsmʌðə(r); `smʌðɚ/ v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sb to) die from lack of air, or from not being able to breathe; suffocate （使某人）窒息, 闷死
He smothered the baby with a pillow. 他用枕头把婴儿闷死了.
(fig 比喻) She felt smothered with kindness. 她感受到难以消受的热情.
2 [Tn] put out or keep down (a fire) by covering it with ashes, sand, etc 用灰、 沙等熄灭或闷住（火）
If you put too much coal on the fire at once you'll smother it. 在火上一下子添上很多煤, 反而能把火闷死.
Smother the flames from the burning pan with a wet towel. 用湿毛巾把锅里的火扑灭.
(fig 比喻) smother a yawn, smile, laugh, etc, ie prevent it from developing 忍住哈欠、 微笑、 大笑等
(fig 比喻) He had to smother a giggle. 他得抑制住自己, 不咯咯地笑出声来.
3 [Tn.pr] ~ sth/sb with/in sth cover sth/sb thickly or to too great an extent 厚厚地或大面积地覆盖某物[某人]
a pudding smothered in cream 有很厚的奶油的布丁
smother a child with kisses 不停地吻著孩子.