dampen
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense. 抑制; 减少
Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm. 似乎没有什么能减弱他持久的热情。
2. PHRASAL VERB To dampen something down means the same as to it. 抑制; 减少
The new penalties were aimed at dampening down consumer spending. 新的惩罚措施旨在抑制消费者支出。
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dampen /ˈdæmpən/ (dampening,dampened,dampens)
剑桥词典
dampen verb [T] (MAKE WET)
(also damp)to make something slightly wet
使潮湿；把…弄潮；使受潮
Rain had dampened the tent so we left it to dry in the afternoon sun . 雨水打湿了帐篷，午后我们把它放到太阳底下晒。
dampen verb [T] (FEELINGS)
to make feelings , especially of excitement or enjoyment , less strong
使（尤指兴奋或喜悦之情）平静下来；稳定（情绪）；对…泼冷水
Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm . 不管你说什么她的热情丝毫不减。
I didn't want to dampen his spirits . 我不想给他泼冷水。 返回 dampen