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词汇 stamp out
释义
Idiom
stamp outstamp out (something)
to stop or destroy something.
How long have we been trying to stamp out drugs?Everyone enjoys these games, although some people want to stamp them out.

Phr V
stamp out
stamps, stamping, stamped
stamp out sth or stamp sth out
to get rid of something that is considered wrong or harmful
The government has brought in new laws to stamp out child prostitution.A new campaign has been launched to stamp out malaria in the region.
phrasestamp out1. stamp out sthstamp sth out to completely get rid of something that is dangerous or that you strongly disapprove of, such as crime or disease: Police believe they have nearly succeeded in stamping out illegal drugs in the neighbourhood. Haider attacked the Austrian government for failing to stamp out corruption. SIMILAR TO: eliminate, eradicate2. stamp out flames/a fire to stop something from burning by stepping hard on the flames: After attempting to stamp out the flames, the boy called the fire department.3. stamp out sthstamp sth out to make a shape or object by pressing hard on something or using a machine or tool: The dough is put into a cutter that stamps out 1,048 ravioli at one time.

stamp out

1. Literally, to extinguish a spark or fire by stamping on it with one's feet. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stamp" and "out." We quickly stamped out the fire so that it wouldn't be seen in the night sky. An ember popped out of the fireplace and onto the rug, so I stamped it out before it set the place alight.
2. By extension, to destroy, extinguish, or kill someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "stamp" and "out." Scientists from around the world are joining together in a bid to stamp out the devastating disease. The dictator vowed to stamp the rebels out once and for all.

stamp a fire out

to extinguish a fire by stamping on it. Quick, stamp that fire out before it spreads. Tom stamped out the sparks before they started a fire.

stamp someone out

Sl. to get rid of or kill someone. (Fig. on stamp something out.) You just can't stamp somebody out on your own! The victim wanted to stamp out the robbers without a trial.

stamp something out

Fig. to eliminate something. The doctors hope they can stamp cancer out. Many people think that they can stamp out evil.

stamp out

Extinguish or destroy, as in The government stamped out the rebellion in a brutal way, or The police were determined to stamp out drug dealers. This metaphoric expression alludes to extinguishing a fire by trampling on it. [Mid-1800s]

stamp out

v.
1. To extinguish or destroy something by or as if by trampling or stepping on it: I was able to stamp the small fire out. The government aims to stamp out poverty.
2. To produce something by application of a mold, form, or die: The baker rolled the dough and stamped out ten heart-shaped cookies. That machine stamps the coins out of the sheet metal.

stamp someone out

tv. to get rid of or kill someone. (Fig. on stamp sth out.) You just can’t stamp somebody out on your own!
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