extinguish
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6705 in the learning path
熄灭；扑灭
Definitions
v. to stop a fire or flame from burning
熄灭；扑灭
v. to bring a feeling, hope, or idea to an end
使希望等破灭；消除
Example
We extinguished the campfire before getting into our tents.
我们在进入帐篷前扑灭了篝火。
Prolonged unemployment can extinguish young people's hopes of achieving financial independence and securing stable housing.
长期失业可能使年轻人实现经济独立和获得稳定住房的希望破灭。
Collocations
- extinguish a fire
- extinguish a flame
- extinguish hope
Word family
- extinguisher (n.)
Synonyms
- put out
Antonyms
- ignite
- light
Usage tip
及物动词；日常说扑灭也可用put out。
FAQ
- What does extinguish mean?
- to stop a fire or flame from burning to bring a feeling, hope, or idea to an end
- How is extinguish pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/, US /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
