quenching
US /ˈkwɛn.tʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈkwɛn.tʃɪŋ/
动词
1.
解渴, 扑灭
satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking
示例:
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He took a long drink of water, finally quenching his thirst.
他大口喝水，终于解渴了。
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The cold lemonade was perfect for quenching our thirst on a hot day.
在炎热的天气里，冰镇柠檬水是解渴的完美选择。
2.
扑灭, 熄灭
extinguish (a fire)
示例:
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The firefighters worked quickly, quenching the flames before they spread.
消防员迅速行动，在火势蔓延之前扑灭了火焰。
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Water is often used for quenching small fires.
水常用于扑灭小火。
3.
抑制, 压制
suppress (a feeling, especially an unwelcome one)
示例:
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She tried to quench her anger, but it was too strong.
她试图抑制自己的怒火，但它太强烈了。
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He couldn't quench the feeling of dread that crept over him.
他无法抑制那种蔓延全身的恐惧感。