to stop someone from speaking or expressing themselves
阻止某人说话或表达自己 (zǔzhǐ mǒurén shuōhuà huò biǎodá zìjǐ)
"He tried to shut her down whenever she disagreed."
"每当她不同意时，他总是试图让她闭嘴。" (měi dāng tā bù tóngyì shí, tā zǒng shì shìtú **ràng tā bìzuǐ**.)
to keep up with or understand what is being said or shown
to participate socially and integrate with others in a group
to begin increasing again after a slowdown
to reduce harmful gases released into the air
to briefly mention or discuss a subject
to transition gradually from one state into another
