to extinguish
01
熄灭, 消灭
to end or destroy something entirely
Transitive: to extinguish sth
例子
The authorities took swift action to extinguish the criminal organization.
当局迅速采取行动消灭犯罪组织。
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 firefighters worked all night to extinguish the raging forest fire.
消防员们整夜工作以扑灭肆虐的森林大火。
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
The technician adjusted the dimmer to extinguish the bright lights in the theater.
技术人员调整了调光器以熄灭剧院里的明亮灯光。
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 assassin was hired to extinguish the target without leaving any trace.
刺客被雇来消灭目标而不留下任何痕迹。
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。
His cruel actions seemed designed to extinguish any hope of reconciliation.
他的残酷行为似乎是为了熄灭任何和解的希望。
词汇树
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