quench
/kwentʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6642 in the learning path
解渴；满足（渴望）
Definitions
v. To satisfy thirst or a strong desire.
解渴；满足（渴望）
v. To put out a fire or stop flames burning.
扑灭；熄灭
Example
Cold water quenched my thirst after the long walk.
走了很长一段路后，凉水解了我的渴。
Public drinking fountains allow residents to quench their thirst without buying bottled water, reducing plastic waste.
公共饮水设施让居民无需购买瓶装水就能解渴，从而减少塑料垃圾。
Collocations
- quench your thirst
- quench a thirst for knowledge
- quench the flames
Word family
- unquenchable (adj.)
Synonyms
- satisfy
- extinguish
Usage tip
最常见搭配是quench one's thirst，表示解渴。
FAQ
- What does quench mean?
- To satisfy thirst or a strong desire. To put out a fire or stop flames burning.
- How is quench pronounced?
- UK /kwentʃ/, US /kwentʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
