释义 |
quench AHD[kwĕnch] D.J.[kwentʃ]K.K.[kwɛntʃ]v.tr.(及物动词)quenched, quench.ing, quench.es - To put out (a fire, for example); extinguish.熄火:扑灭(如火);熄灭
- To suppress; squelch:镇压;打击:The disapproval of my colleagues quenched my enthusiasm for the plan.同事们的反对减低了我对这项计划的热情
- To put an end to; destroy.使结束;破坏
- To slake; satisfy:使缓和;满足:Mineral water quenched our thirst.矿泉水使我们止渴
- To cool (hot metal) by thrusting into water or other liquid.将…淬火:将(烧热的金属)伸入水或其它液体中使冷却
- Middle English quenchen 中古英语 quenchen
- from Old English ācwencan 源自 古英语 ācwencan
quenchʹable adj.(形容词)quenchʹer n.(名词)quenchʹless adj.(形容词) |