Extinguish - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

phrasal verb

Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

phrasal verb

To defeat or finish before a competitor

Примеры использования:

Chicago beat out washington for the last playoff spot.

phrasal verb

To be more successful than your competitors

Примеры использования:

The new york-based accounting and consulting firm beat out eight rival bids to win the contract.

verb

Pour a liquid over; drench.

Примеры использования:

He doused the car with petrol and set it on fire

verb

Wet thoroughly

verb

To throw water or another liquid on someone or something

Примеры использования:

To get rid of weeds, i douse them with plain white vinegar., fig. the room was doused in light., ef…

verb

Satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking.

Примеры использования:

He no longer quenches his thirst by drinking sodas.

noun

An act of quenching a very hot substance.

Примеры использования:

It should be noted, however, that this is not altogether advantageous, since the direction, as well…

verb

Kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.

Примеры использования:

I dreamt a stranger was trying to kill me by smothering me with a pillow

noun

A mass of something that stifles or obscures.

Примеры использования:

All this vanished in a smother of foam

verb

To prevent a person or animal from getting oxygen

Примеры использования:

Several animals were smothered by smoke from the fire., the pasta was smothered with a creamy sauce…