stamp something out 1. extinguish a fire by stamping on it 踩灭: he stamped out the flames before they could grow. 不等火苗烧旺他就将其踩灭了。 2. suppress or put an end to something by taking decisive action (采取果断措施)镇压, 压制; 消灭: urgent action is required to stamp out corruption. 必须采取紧急行动清除腐败。 |