scotch /skɒtʃ/ ( scotching, scotched, scotches )

• 1. 

  V-T If you scotch a rumour, plan, or idea, you put an end to it before it can develop any further. 结束; 制止

  例：

  They have scotched rumours that they are planning a special show.

  他们辟谣说他们并没有在筹划一场特别的演出。