to extinguish
01
熄灭, 消灭
to end or destroy something entirely
Transitive: to extinguish sth
例子
Scientists are working to extinguish the spread of the infectious disease.
科学家们正在努力消灭传染病的传播。
02
熄灭, 扑灭
to make a fire or flame stop burning
Transitive: to extinguish a fire or flame
例子
The candle was extinguished with a gentle puff of air.
蜡烛被轻轻的一口气熄灭了。
2.1
熄灭, 消除
to eliminate the brightness of a light
Transitive: to extinguish a light
例子
She turned the knob to extinguish the brightness of the desk lamp.
她转动旋钮以熄灭台灯的亮度。
03
熄灭, 消除
to cause the death of someone
Transitive: to extinguish sb
例子
The ruthless dictator ordered his soldiers to extinguish all opposition.
残忍的独裁者命令他的士兵消灭所有反对派。
04
熄灭, 根除
to completely end something, leaving no trace or possibility of continuation
Transitive: to extinguish sth
例子
The treaty was signed to extinguish any further hostilities between the two nations.
该条约的签署是为了消除两国之间任何进一步的敌对行动。
词汇树
extinguishable
extinguished
extinguisher
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