to tamp down
[phrase form: tamp]
01
减弱, 平息
to reduce the intensity or force of something
例子
The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.
消防员用灭火器努力压制火焰。
The mayor 's speech aimed to tamp down concerns about the recent increase in crime.
市长的演讲旨在平息对近期犯罪率上升的担忧。
02
to press something down firmly and tightly
例子
She tamped down the soil around the roots of the new plant.
The worker tamped down the gravel to create a solid base for the pavement.
