dampen
英 [ˈdæmpən]
[VERB]
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。
PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词
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。
VERB. 动词
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