stuffiness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈstʌf.i.nəs/ us/ˈstʌf.i.nəs/
(OF NOSE)
（鼻子）不通气
the condition of having a nose blocked with mucus, usually because of a cold
Decongestants can be taken to combat stuffiness. 可以服用减充血剂来对付鼻子不通气。
Hay fever may cause people to suffer from stuffiness, sneezing, and a runny nose. 花粉热可能会让人鼻子不通气、打喷嚏和流鼻涕。
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- Do you have any stuffiness in your nose?
- Saline drops loosen mucus and often make a baby sneeze, easing stuffiness.
- For some people sensitive to molds, exposure can cause nasal stuffiness, eye irritation or wheezing.
(OF ROOM)
闷热，热得令人窒息
an unpleasant lack of air in a room or building
He couldn't stand the stuffiness of the cell. 他无法忍受牢房里的闷热。
They were glad to take in the freshness of the late morning after the stuffiness of the bar. 在经历了酒吧的闷热之后，他们很高兴能享受晚间清新的空气。
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- He was uncomfortable from the mid-day heat and the stuffiness of the hospital ward.
- A ceiling fan was doing an effective job in keeping stuffiness at bay.
- The sea breeze on their faces was good after the stuffiness of the orchestra pit.
See: stuffy