quench uk /kwentʃ/ us /kwentʃ/ to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty 解渴 When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water. 大热天最好喝水解渴。 除了指满足口渴的需求之外，它也可以指满足某种抽象的需求或情感（如好奇心、渴望）。 She read books to quench her curiosity about the world. 她通过读书来满足对世界的好奇心。