"quench" in Chinese (Traditional)
解渴熄滅(火)
Definition
通過喝水解渴;也可以指撲滅火焰或制止某種情感/慾望。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
用法較正式或文學,常與'thirst'與'fire'連用('quench thirst', 'quench a fire')。現代口語鮮少用於情感。別與'clench'(緊握)混淆。
Examples
I need water to quench my thirst.
我需要水來**解渴**。
Firefighters quickly quenched the fire.
消防員迅速**撲滅**了火。
Nothing could quench her curiosity.
沒有什麼能**熄滅**她的好奇心。
A cold lemonade really quenches you on a hot day.
炎熱的日子裡,冰檸檬水真的很**解渴**。
How can I quench this feeling of restlessness?
我該如何**平息**這種躁動的感覺?
A glass of water will quench you after this workout.
運動後喝一杯水會讓你**解渴**。