quench

动词

1. 1

   解渴、止渴

   A glass of cold water is the best way to quench your thirst.

   一杯冰水是解渴最好的方法。

2. 2

   扑灭、熄灭

   They quenched the campfire with sand before leaving the site.

   他们离开营地前用沙子把营火扑灭。

3. 3

   压抑、消除、扼杀正式

   Nothing could quench her desire to travel the world.

   没有任何事能压抑她环游世界的渴望。

4. 4

   淬火、急冷专业

   The blade is heated and then quenched in oil to harden it.

   刀身先加热，再浸入油中淬火以增加硬度。