douse

🇬🇧 UK/daus/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
douseother
=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.

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