"extinguishing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 扑灭
• 熄灭

Definition

阻止某物燃烧或将其彻底结束的行为，通常用于扑灭火灾。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于正式或技术语境，最常见于“灭火”、“灭火剂”。不可用于关灯（应说“关灯”）。可引申为抽象用法，如“扑灭希望”。

Examples

The extinguishing of the fire saved the building.

**扑灭**大火拯救了这座楼。

A fire extinguisher helps in the extinguishing of small fires.

灭火器能帮助**扑灭**小火灾。

Firefighters are skilled in extinguishing dangerous fires.

消防员擅长**扑灭**危险的火灾。

Quick extinguishing of sparks prevented an explosion.

迅速**扑灭**火花避免了爆炸。

Proper extinguishing methods are crucial in emergencies.

正确的**扑灭**方法在紧急情况下非常重要。

There was a delay in the extinguishing of the campfire, so it kept smoking all night.

篝火**扑灭**得晚了，所以整晚都在冒烟。