dampen
US /ˈdæm.pən/
UK /ˈdæm.pən/
动词
1.
弄湿, 使潮湿
to make something slightly wet
示例:
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Dampen the cloth before wiping the table.
擦桌子前先把布弄湿。
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The light rain began to dampen the ground.
小雨开始打湿地面。
2.
减弱, 抑制, 打击
to make something less strong or intense, such as a feeling or sound
示例:
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The bad news didn't dampen her spirits.
坏消息并没有打击她的斗志。
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Thick curtains help to dampen the noise from the street.
厚窗帘有助于减弱来自街道的噪音。
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