snuff out
US /snʌf aʊt/
UK /snʌf aʊt/
片語動詞
1.
熄滅, 撲滅
to extinguish a flame or fire
範例:
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He reached over to snuff out the candle.
他伸手熄滅了蠟燭。
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The strong wind threatened to snuff out our campfire.
強風威脅要撲滅我們的篝火。
2.
扼殺, 終結
to put an end to something suddenly or completely
範例:
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The dictator tried to snuff out any opposition.
獨裁者試圖扼殺任何反對意見。
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Their hopes were snuffed out by the unexpected defeat.
他們的希望被意外的失敗扼殺了。