"extinguishes" in Chinese (Simplified)
熄灭扑灭
Definition
熄灭正在燃烧的东西，比如火、灯或火焰。也可以指彻底结束某事，如希望或感情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Extinguishes' 属于正式用语，常用来描述灭火、熄灯及类比抽象事物（如希望、愤怒的消失）。常见搭配：“extinguishes the fire”，“extinguishes hope”。不能用于关闭电子设备，用“turn off”更自然。
Examples
The firefighter extinguishes the flames with water.
消防员用水**扑灭**火焰。
He extinguishes the candle before going to bed.
他睡觉前**熄灭**蜡烛。
The company extinguishes all hope of reopening the factory.
公司**熄灭**了重新开厂的所有希望。
She quickly extinguishes the match after lighting the stove.
她点燃炉子后迅速**熄灭**火柴。
A single gust of wind extinguishes the campfire.
一阵风就**熄灭**了篝火。
Bad news often extinguishes his cheerful mood.
坏消息常常会**熄灭**他的好心情。