Definition
to manage to swallow something even when it is challenging
艰难地吞咽，勉强吞下
Even though the meal disgusted him, Li managed to get the food down.
即使那顿饭让他感到恶心，李还是勉强把食物吞了下去。
During the tense match, the athlete struggled to get the water down to stay hydrated.
在紧张的比赛中，运动员艰难地吞下水以保持水分。
The medicine is so bitter that it almost makes it impossible for me to get it down.
这药太苦了，我几乎无法吞下去。