"extinguishing" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 撲滅
• 熄滅

Definition

阻止某物燃燒或將其徹底結束的行為，通常用於撲滅火災。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於正式或技術語境，常見於「滅火」、「滅火劑」。不可用於關燈（應用「關燈」）。也可作比喻如「撲滅希望」。

Examples

The extinguishing of the fire saved the building.

**撲滅**大火拯救了這座大樓。

A fire extinguisher helps in the extinguishing of small fires.

滅火器能幫助**撲滅**小火災。

Firefighters are skilled in extinguishing dangerous fires.

消防員擅長**撲滅**危險的火災。

Quick extinguishing of sparks prevented an explosion.

迅速**撲滅**火花避免了爆炸。

Proper extinguishing methods are crucial in emergencies.

正確的**撲滅**方法在緊急情況下非常重要。

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

營火**撲滅**得晚了，所以整晚都冒煙。