1 PHRASAL VERB 消灭，消除(分歧等) To snuff out something such as a disagreement means to stop it, usually in a forceful or sudden way. 消灭，消除(分歧等)
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Every time a new flicker of resistance appeared, the government snuffed it out. [VERB noun PREP.]
一旦有抵抗的苗头出现时，政府总是迅速地加以消灭。
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The recent rebound in mortgage rates could snuff out the housing recovery. [VERB PREP. noun]
抵押贷款利率最近的回升可能会扼杀房地产的复苏。
SYN kill, murder, slay, destroy
2 PHRASAL VERB (用手)掐灭;(用物件)弄熄 If you snuff out a small flame, you stop it burning, usually by using your fingers or by covering it with something for a few seconds. (用手)掐灭;(用物件)弄熄 [Also VERB n PREPOSITION]
SYN blow out, put out, extinguish, douse
3 PHRASAL VERB 谋杀;干掉 If someone snuffs out someone else, they kill them. 谋杀;干掉 [mainly US, informal]
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A bullet meant for Riley snuffs out a passing gangster. [VERB PREP. noun (not pronoun)]
一枚原本射向赖利的子弹意外击毙了一个路过的暴徒。
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You've got the power. You can do anything you want. You can snuff him out or not. [VERB noun PREP.]
你已经大权在握，可以为所欲为了。你可以灭了他，也可以不这么做。