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“dampen”的英语定义和含义

to dampen
01

弄湿, 稍微弄湿

to make something slightly wet or moist 
Transitive: to dampen sth
to dampen definition and meaning
例子
She dampened the cloth before wiping the surface. 

她在擦拭表面之前弄湿了布。

02

减弱, 降低

to reduce or decrease the strength, force, or enthusiasm of something 
Transitive: to dampen a mood or feeling
语法信息
形态构成
派生
动作动词
规则
现在时
dampen
第三人称单数
dampens
现在分词
dampening
一般过去时
dampened
过去分词
dampened
例子
His criticism dampened her enthusiasm for the project. 

他的批评减弱了她对项目的热情。

03

减弱, 冷却

to lose energy, strength, or enthusiasm, becoming less lively or more subdued 
Intransitive
例子
Her excitement dampened when she heard the disappointing news. 

当她听到令人失望的消息时,她的兴奋感减弱了

04

减弱, 停止

to reduce or stop the movement or vibrations of something 
Transitive: to dampen a wave or vibration
例子
The musician dampened the guitar string to stop the vibration. 

音乐家减弱了吉他弦的振动以停止震动。

05

缓和, 减弱

to soften or mute a voice 
Transitive: to dampen a sound
例子
The teacher dampened her voice during the exam to maintain a quiet environment. 

老师在考试期间压低了她的声音以保持安静的环境。

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