| 释义 |
extinguish
—extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Ⅰ verb [T] (FIRE/LIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for extinguish ► F0 to stop a fire or a light burning: » It took the firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames.» to extinguish a cigaretteThesaurus+: ↑Fire service , ↑Fire and flameThesaurus+: ↑Stopping fires
Ⅱ verb [T] LITERARY (FEELING/IDEA) ↑Verb Endings for extinguish ► F0 to stop or get rid of an idea or feeling: » Nothing could extinguish his love for her.Thesaurus+: ↑Forgetting and forgetfulness |