dampen
dam
ˈdæm
dām
pen
pən
pēn
British pronunciation
/dˈæmpən/

英語での「dampen」の定義と意味

to dampen
01

湿らす, 少し濡らす

to make something slightly wet or moist
Transitive: to dampen sth
to dampen definition and meaning
example
She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface.
彼女は表面を拭く前に布を湿らせた
They dampened the soil before planting the seeds.
彼らは種を植える前に土を湿らせた
02

弱める, 減らす

to reduce or decrease the strength, force, or enthusiasm of something
Transitive: to dampen a mood or feeling
example
His criticism dampened her enthusiasm for the project.
彼の批判は、彼女のプロジェクトへの熱意を弱めた
The rain did n’t dampen their excitement for the outdoor concert.
雨は屋外コンサートへの彼らの興奮を弱めなかった
03

弱める, 冷ます

to lose energy, strength, or enthusiasm, becoming less lively or more subdued
Intransitive
example
Her excitement dampened when she heard the disappointing news.
彼女の興奮は、がっかりするようなニュースを聞いて萎えた
His mood dampened after the argument with his friend.
友達との口論の後、彼の気分は沈んだ
04

減衰させる, 止める

to reduce or stop the movement or vibrations of something
Transitive: to dampen a wave or vibration
example
The musician dampened the guitar string to stop the vibration.
音楽家は振動を止めるためにギターの弦を弱めた
The rubber pad was used to dampen the oscillation of the motor.
ゴムパッドはモーターの振動を減衰させるために使用されました。
05

和らげる, 抑える

to soften or mute a voice
Transitive: to dampen a sound
example
The teacher dampened her voice during the exam to maintain a quiet environment.
先生は試験中に静かな環境を保つために声を抑えました
He dampened his voice to avoid disturbing the other guests in the library.
彼は図書館の他のゲストを邪魔しないように声を抑えた
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