vt.

1. 熄滅（火等）
   This is a new method of extinguishing forest fires.

   這是一種撲滅森林之火的新方法。

2. 使（熱情、希望等）破滅；使消失
   The storm extinguished their last hope for rescue.

   風暴使他們最後的獲救希望破滅了。

v.

1. put out (a fire or light).
2. put an end to.
3. cancel (a debt) by full payment.
   ▸Law  render (a right or obligation) void.