quench
v[Tn]
1 extinguish (fire, flames, etc), esp with water 扑灭(火焰等)(尤指用水)
(fig 比喻) quench sb´s ardent passion 使某人的热情冷却下来.
2 satisfy (sth) by drinking 解(渴)
quench one´s thirst with cold water 喝冷水止渴.
3 put an end to (sth) 终止(某事物)
Nothing could quench her longing to return home again. 她重返家园的念头怎麽也打消不掉.
4 cool (a hot substance) rapidly by placing it in water 将(热物体)放入水中急速冷却; 淬火; 蘸火.