每日一词 slake

　　【学个词 slake】slake- vt. 消除；熄灭；使清凉；满足 vi. （石灰）熟化；消除；平息
Definition
intransitive ​verb
1archaic : SUBSIDE, ABATE
2: to become slaked : CRUMBLE
//lime may slake spontaneously in moist air
transitive ​verb
1archaic : to lessen the force of : MODERATE
2: SATISFY, QUENCH
//slake your thirst
//will slake your curiosity
3: to cause (a substance, such as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water : HYDRATE
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms~ assuage, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy
Examples
//trying to slake his curiosity
//a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure