slake

US /sleɪk/
UK /sleɪk/
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1.

解渴, 满足

quench (one's thirst)

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He took a long drink of water to slake his thirst.
他大口喝水以解渴。
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Nothing could slake her desire for adventure.
没有什么能满足她对冒险的渴望。
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quenchsatisfysatiateappeaseallay
2.

熟化, 消和

cause (lime) to heat and crumble by mixing with water

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The builders will slake the lime before mixing it with sand.
建筑工人会在石灰与沙子混合之前先熟化它。
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The process of slaking lime generates a lot of heat.
熟化石灰的过程会产生大量热量。