extinguish
US /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
动词
1.
熄灭, 扑灭
to cause a fire or light to cease to burn or shine
示例:
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Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
消防员迅速行动，扑灭了大火。
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She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.
她离开房间前熄灭了蜡烛。
2.
终结, 消除, 扑灭
to put an end to; to wipe out
示例:
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The company's debts threatened to extinguish its existence.
公司的债务威胁要终结其存在。
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The new law aims to extinguish discrimination in the workplace.
新法律旨在消除工作场所的歧视。
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