damper
US /ˈdæm.pɚ/
UK /ˈdæm.pɚ/

名词
1.
2.
抑制因素, 扫兴的人或事
a person or thing that has a depressing, subduing, or inhibiting effect
示例:
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The bad news put a real damper on our celebration.
坏消息给我们的庆祝活动泼了一盆冷水。
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His pessimistic attitude was a constant damper on the team's morale.
他悲观的态度一直打击着团队的士气。
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