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extinction

英 [ɪk'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n; ek-] 美[ɪk'stɪŋkʃən]
  • n. 消失;消灭;废止

英英释意


1. no longer in existence;
"the extinction of a species"
2. no longer active; extinguished;
"the extinction of the volcano"
3. the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
4. complete annihilation;
"they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs"
5. a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
6. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning;
"the extinction of the lights"