dampen
/ˈdæmpən/📚 11195 1托福To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense. 抑制; 减少
verb [vt. 及物动词]使潮湿，弄湿；减弱，抑制
Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm.
似乎没有什么能减弱他持久的热情。
来自damp(adj. 潮湿的)
单词造句:
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- 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。
- She wasn't going to let anything dampen her spirits today. 她不想让任何事情来影响她今天的兴致。
- None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project. 任何挫折都不能减弱他对这个项目的热情。