quash 和 squash

quash 和 squash 这两个单词都来自于拉丁语 quassare，意思是“粉碎，压碎”。它们在英语中的区别是，quash 通常用于比喻意义，表示“镇压，撤销，否定”，而 squash 通常用于字面意义，表示“挤压，压扁，压碎”。squash 还有另外两个含义，一个是指一种葫芦类植物，另一个是指一种在封闭墙壁的球场上用橡胶球打的球类运动。

quash 的例句：

• The judge quashed the conviction and ordered a new trial. 法官撤销了定罪并下令重新审判。

• The government quashed the rebellion with brutal force. 政府用残酷的武力镇压了叛乱。

• He tried to quash the rumors about his affair. 他试图否定他的婚外情的传闻。

squash 的例句：

• She squashed the spider with her shoe. 她用鞋子把蜘蛛压死了。

• He squashed his clothes into the suitcase. 他把衣服塞进了行李箱。

• We had to squash into the back seat of the car. 我们不得不挤进了汽车的后座。

squash (植物) 的例句：

• I like to make soup with squash and carrots. 我喜欢用南瓜和胡萝卜做汤。

• Squash is rich in vitamin A and fiber. 南瓜富含维生素 A 和纤维。

• There are many varieties of squash, such as pumpkin, zucchini, and butternut. 南瓜有很多品种，比如南瓜，西葫芦，和丁香南瓜。

squash (运动) 的例句：

• Squash is a fast-paced and competitive sport. 壁球是一种快节奏和竞争激烈的运动。

• He plays squash every Wednesday with his friends. 他每周三和他的朋友们打壁球。

• She is a professional squash player and coach. 她是一名专业的壁球运动员和教练。