Management tried to stifle the news of layoffs until the merger was officially announced.

管理階層試圖掩蓋裁員消息，直到合併案正式宣布為止。

The supplier allegedly stifled reports about the shipping delays to avoid losing our contract.

據稱該供應商隱瞞了出貨延誤的報告，以免失去我們的合約。

She stifled her frustration and calmly answered the angry customer's complaint over the phone.

她壓下心中的不滿，在電話中冷靜回應那位生氣顧客的抱怨。