squelch /skwɛltʃ/ ( squelching, squelched, squelches )

• 1. 

  V-T If you squelch something, you stop it from developing or succeeding. 压制; 镇压

  例：

  The company increased its stake in the business, squelching rumours of a takeover bid.

  该公司增加了其在生意中的股份，这样就压制住了被收购的谣言。

• 2. 

  V-I To squelch means to make a wet, sucking sound, like the sound you make when you are walking on wet, muddy ground. 发吧唧声; 发扑哧声

  例：

  He squelched across the turf.

  他扑哧扑哧地走过草皮。