dampen

英[ˈdæmpən] 美[ˈdæmpən]
  • v. 使潮湿,弄湿;抑制,减弱(感情、反应等)

考研GRE

词态变化


复数: dampens;第三人称单数: dampens;过去式: dampened;过去分词: dampened;现在分词: dampening;

双语例句


1. His equivocal response has done nothing to dampen the speculation.
他模棱两可的回应丝毫没有消除人们的猜疑。
2. Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm.
似乎没有什么能让他那持久的热情消退。
3. Don't dampen the enthusiasm of the masses.
不要损伤大家的积极性.
4. The economy overheated and the Government used interest rates to dampen it down.
经济发展过热,政府通过利率加以抑制。
5. I hate to dampen your spirits but aren't you overlooking a couple of minor points.
我不想扫你的兴,但你是否忽视了几个小的问题呢?

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