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to dampen
01
umedecer, molhar levemente
to make something slightly wet or moist
Transitive: to dampen sth
Exemplos
She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface.
Ela umedecceu o pano antes de limpar a superfície.
They dampened the soil before planting the seeds.
Eles umedeceram o solo antes de plantar as sementes.
02
atenuar, reduzir
to reduce or decrease the strength, force, or enthusiasm of something
Transitive: to dampen a mood or feeling
Exemplos
His criticism dampened her enthusiasm for the project.
As críticas dele reduziram o entusiasmo dela pelo projeto.
The rain did n’t dampen their excitement for the outdoor concert.
A chuva não diminuiu a empolgação deles para o show ao ar livre.
03
atenuar, esfriar
to lose energy, strength, or enthusiasm, becoming less lively or more subdued
Intransitive
Exemplos
Her excitement dampened when she heard the disappointing news.
O entusiasmo dela diminuiu quando ouviu as notícias decepcionantes.
His mood dampened after the argument with his friend.
O humor dele piorou depois da discussão com o amigo.
04
amortecer, silenciar
to reduce or stop the movement or vibrations of something
Transitive: to dampen a wave or vibration
Exemplos
The musician dampened the guitar string to stop the vibration.
O músico amorteceu a corda do violão para parar a vibração.
The rubber pad was used to dampen the oscillation of the motor.
A almofada de borracha foi usada para amortecer a oscilação do motor.
Exemplos
The teacher dampened her voice during the exam to maintain a quiet environment.
O professor suavizou sua voz durante o exame para manter um ambiente tranquilo.
He dampened his voice to avoid disturbing the other guests in the library.
Ele abafou sua voz para evitar perturbar os outros convidados na biblioteca.
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