put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /pʊt aʊt/
1.
扑灭, 熄灭
to extinguish (a fire, cigarette, or light)
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The firefighters quickly put out the blaze.
消防员迅速扑灭了大火。
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Please put out the lights before you leave.
请在离开前关掉灯。
2.
麻烦, 使不舒服
to inconvenience or annoy someone
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I hope I'm not putting you out by asking for this favor.
我希望我没有因为这个请求而麻烦你。
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It would really put him out if he had to work late again.
如果他不得不再次加班，那会让他很不舒服。