| 单词 | extinguish |
| 释义 | extinguish —extinguishable, adj. —extinguishment, n. /ik sting"gwish/, v.t. 1. to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. 2. to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate: to extinguish hope. 3. to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance. 4. Law. to discharge (a debt), as by payment. [1535-45; < L ex(s)tingu(ere) (ex- EX-1 + stinguere to quench) + -ISH2] Syn. 1. quench, smother, snuff out, blow out. Ant. 1. light, ignite. |
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