extinguish

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you extinguish a fire or a light, you stop it from burning or shining. 使熄灭[正式]
It took about 50 minutes to extinguish the fire. 扑灭那场大火花了约五十分钟。
2. V-T If something extinguishes a feeling or idea, it destroys it. 使破灭; 消除
The message extinguished her hopes of Richard's return. 这消息使她对理查德返回的希望破灭了。