quenching
US /ˈkwɛn.tʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈkwɛn.tʃɪŋ/
動詞
1.
解渴, 撲滅
satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking
範例:
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He took a long drink of water, finally quenching his thirst.
他大口喝水，終於解渴了。
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The cold lemonade was perfect for quenching our thirst on a hot day.
在炎熱的天氣裡，冰鎮檸檬水是解渴的完美選擇。
2.
撲滅, 熄滅
extinguish (a fire)
範例:
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The firefighters worked quickly, quenching the flames before they spread.
消防員迅速行動，在火勢蔓延之前撲滅了火焰。
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Water is often used for quenching small fires.
水常用於撲滅小火。
3.
抑制, 壓制
suppress (a feeling, especially an unwelcome one)
範例:
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She tried to quench her anger, but it was too strong.
她試圖抑制自己的怒火，但它太強烈了。
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He couldn't quench the feeling of dread that crept over him.
他無法抑制那種蔓延全身的恐懼感。