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 harmfulThe government has brought in new laws to stamp out child prostitution.A new campaign has been launched to stamp out malaria in the region. stamp out1. 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 outto 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 outSl. 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 outFig. to eliminate something. The doctors hope they can stamp cancer out. Many people think that they can stamp out evil. stamp outExtinguish 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 outv. 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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