stifling

a. 令人窒息的

We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed.

我们在那间关著窗户的热屋子里, 简直透不过气来.

The atmosphere in the crowded hall became so stifling that two of the women passed out.

拥挤不堪的大厅里闷得令人窒息，两个妇女晕了过去。