单词 | quench |
释义 | quench v[Tn] 1 extinguish (fire, flames, etc), esp with water 扑灭(火焰等)(尤指用水) (fig 比喻) quench sb´s ardent passion 使某人的热情冷却下来. 2 satisfy (sth) by drinking 解(渴) quench one´s thirst with cold water 喝冷水止渴. 3 put an end to (sth) 终止(某事物) Nothing could quench her longing to return home again. 她重返家园的念头怎麽也打消不掉. 4 cool (a hot substance) rapidly by placing it in water 将(热物体)放入水中急速冷却; 淬火; 蘸火. |
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