damper

US /ˈdæm.pɚ/
UK /ˈdæm.pɚ/
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1.

風門, 調節板

a plate or valve for controlling the flow of air or smoke, especially in the flue of a fireplace or furnace

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Adjust the damper to control the airflow in the fireplace.
調整風門以控制壁爐中的氣流。
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The furnace damper needs to be cleaned.
爐子風門需要清洗。
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2.

抑制因素, 掃興的人或事

a person or thing that has a depressing, subduing, or inhibiting effect

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The bad news put a real damper on our celebration.
壞消息給我們的慶祝活動潑了一盆冷水。
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His pessimistic attitude was a constant damper on the team's morale.
他悲觀的態度一直打擊著團隊的士氣。
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