throttle (something) back/down

Related to word: throttle

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Definition

  1. to decrease the velocity or lessen the engine's power and speed output

    降低速度;繩慢速度

    • Due to the poor weather, we need to throttle the airplane back.

      由於天氣惡劣,我們需要降低飛機的速度。

    • He throttled down during the race to prevent the engine from overheating.

      他在比賽中減速以防止引擎過熱。

    • Many companies choose to throttle back production during an economic downturn.

      許多公司選擇在經濟衰退期間減少生產。