put a damper on
US /pʊt ə ˈdæmpər ɑn/
UK /pʊt ə ˈdæmpər ɑn/
1.
潑冷水, 掃興
to have a negative effect on something, making it less enjoyable or successful
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The bad weather really put a damper on our picnic plans.
惡劣的天氣真的給我們的野餐計畫潑了冷水。
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His negative attitude always puts a damper on team morale.
他的消極態度總是給團隊士氣潑冷水。