snuff something out
成語所屬單字snuff out
snuff something out — 慣用語
1. to put out a flame or light, especially by pressing it or covering it so that it
1.慣用語
釋義
熄滅（燭火等）
to put out a flame or light, especially by pressing it or covering it so that it cannot continue burning
例句
Grandmother always snuffed the candle out with a brass snuffer before bedtime.
Pedro snuffed out the lantern with his fingers as the patrol passed by.
2. to cause something abstract such as hope, a dream, or an opportunity to end sudd
2.慣用語
釋義
終止；扼殺（希望等）
to cause something abstract such as hope, a dream, or an opportunity to end suddenly and completely
例句
The scandal snuffed out any hope Sunita had of a political career.
A single accusation was enough to snuff out years of hard work and reputation.