quashes

英 [ˈkwɒʃɪz]

美 [ˈkwɑːʃɪz]

v. 宣布(法庭的裁决)无效; 撤销(判决); 制止; 阻止; 平息
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VERB 撤销，废止（决定或判决）;宣布无效
If a court or someone in authority quashes a decision or judgment, they officially reject it.
1. The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions of all eleven people.
  上诉法庭已经撤销对所有11人的判决。
VERB 平息，制止，澄清(谣言)
If someone quashes rumours, they say or do something to demonstrate that the rumours are not true.
1. Graham attempted to quash rumours of growing discontent.
  格雷厄姆试图平息有关不满情绪日益强烈的流言。
VERB 镇压;压制;平定
To quash a rebellion or protest means to stop it, often in a violent way.
1. Troops were displaying an obvious reluctance to get involved in quashing demonstrations.
  部队显然并不愿意参与镇压示威游行。