snuff out
US /snʌf aʊt/
UK /snʌf aʊt/
短语动词
1.
熄灭, 扑灭
to extinguish a flame or fire
示例:
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He reached over to snuff out the candle.
他伸手熄灭了蜡烛。
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The strong wind threatened to snuff out our campfire.
强风威胁要扑灭我们的篝火。
2.
扼杀, 终结
to put an end to something suddenly or completely
示例:
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The dictator tried to snuff out any opposition.
独裁者试图扼杀任何反对意见。
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Their hopes were snuffed out by the unexpected defeat.
他们的希望被意外的失败扼杀了。