| 词组 | snuff |
| 释义 | snuff [snuffed, snuffed, snuffing] snuff out 1. snuff out sth • snuff sth out to end something suddenly, especially something that has been developing or growing: ▪ Tanks were sent in to control the protestors, and the democracy movement was snuffed out. ▪ Lilley warned the government against snuffing out the economic recovery by raising taxes. 2. snuff out sth • snuff sth out if you snuff out a candle or flame, you stop it from burning: ▪ He turned over and snuffed out the candle on his bedside table. 3. snuff out sb/sth • snuff sb/sth out informal to kill someone: ▪ an innocent little boy whose young life was snuffed out in a moment of senseless savagery |
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