damper , dampest
Something that is damp is slightly wet.
Her hair was still damp.
她的头发还有点湿。
the damp, cold air.
又潮又冷的空气。
Damp is moisture on the inside walls of a house or in the air.
There was damp everywhere and the entire building was in need of rewiring.
到处是潮气,整座建筑需要重新部线。
damps , damping , damped
damp down
To damp down something such as a strong emotion, an argument, or a crisis means to make it calmer or less intense.
His hand moved to his mouth as he tried to damp down the panic.
他用手捂住了嘴,试图平息内心的恐慌。