douse
UK/daus/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To drench with water or another liquid; to extinguish a fire or light.
浇水，泼水；熄灭（火或灯）
n.
A sudden plunge or splash into water.
突然浸入水中，泼洒
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdouseother
=douse
Common Collocations
- 1.douse with water用水浇
- 2.douse the lights熄灭灯
Example Sentences
- 1.
The firefighter quickly dosed the burning building with water to prevent further damage.
- 2.
She decided to douse the lights before leaving the house for the long weekend trip.