flame-out

英 [f'leɪm'aʊt] 美 [f'leɪm'aʊt]

• 熄火

英英释义

Noun:

1. the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion

2. a complete or conspicuous failure;

   "the spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings"