scotched
v.
阻止( scotch的过去式和过去分词 );
制止（车轮）转动;
弄伤;
镇压;
例句:
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They have scotched rumours that they are planning a special London show.
他们辟谣说并没有在筹划伦敦专场秀。
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Plans for a merger have been scotched.
合并计划停止实行。
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The rebellion was scotched by government forces.
政府军已把叛乱镇压下去。
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"I got really scotched in the press a great disgrace' and those kinds of remarks," she said.
来自NEWYORKER
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He did make some calls, but, as he expected, the idea was scotched.
来自NEWYORKER