asphyxiation
noun [ U ] uk/əsˌfɪk.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/əsˌfɪk.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
窒息
the condition of being unable to breathe, usually resulting in death
homicidal/accidental asphyxiation 凶杀/意外窒息
The cause of death was asphyxiation from smoke inhalation. 死亡原因是吸入烟雾窒息而死。
Just identifying asphyxiation in a murder victim doesn't explain how the murder happened. 仅仅鉴定一个谋杀案受害者因窒息身亡并不能解释谋杀是如何发生的。
See: asphyxiate
- More examples
- If you suffer from asthma, allergies can bring on an attack, and in some cases cause asphyxiation.
- Asphyxiation from excess carbon dioxide was responsible for the die off of large numbers of fish.
- Chemical choking agents attack lung tissues, causing asphyxiation.
- They suffered asphyxiation in their sleep after ventilation in their shelter was blocked by snow, causing a deadly buildup of fumes from the stove.