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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dampen

英  [ˈdæmpən]
    

[VERB]

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

  • dampen down

    1. [PHRASAL 短语] 抑制 , 减少（同）dampen）

    To dampen something down means the same as to dampen it.

    双语例句

    例：

    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。

    VERB. 动词

  • dampens , dampening , dampened

    1. [T 及物动词] 抑制 , 减少

    To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense.

    双语例句

    例：

    Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm.

    似乎没有什么能减弱他持久的热情。

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