Snuffed Meaning in English
word · lemma: snuff
释义
Stopped from burning, shining, or existing — often used for putting out a candle or figuratively ending something. Informally, it can also mean killed or destroyed, especially in crime slang.
用法与细微差别
Formal in literal sense (fire, candle), informal/slang when used for killing ('snuffed out'). Often in passive: 'The candle was snuffed.' Commonly found as 'snuffed out' for ending life, hope, or lights. Don't confuse with only nasal tobacco ('snuff', noun).
例句
He snuffed the candle before leaving the room.
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The fire was quickly snuffed by the rain.
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Hope was snuffed out by the bad news.
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His dreams were snuffed in an instant after losing his job.
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Rumor is, the witness got snuffed before the trial.
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"All it took was a strong wind, and the lights were snuffed," said the old man.
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