| 单词 | damp |
| 释义 | damp (dæmp ) Word forms: damper , dampest , damps , damping , damped 1. adjective B2 Something that is damp is slightly wet. Her hair was still damp. ...the damp, cold air. She wiped the table with a damp cloth. Synonyms: moist, wet, dripping, soggy 2. uncountable noun B2 Damp is moisture that is found on the inside walls of a house or in the air. There was damp everywhere and the entire building was in need of rewiring. Synonyms: moisture, liquid, humidity, drizzle 3. See also rising damp 4. verb If you damp something, you make it slightly wet. Hillsden damped a hand towel and laid it across her forehead. [VERB noun] Synonyms: moisten, wet, soak, dampen Phrasal verbs: damp down phrasal verb 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. [VERB PARTICLE noun] The entire spending boost could go on wage demands unless expectations are damped down. [be VERB-ed PARTICLE] Idioms: a damp squib [mainly British] something that is much less impressive or exciting than you expected it to be As political scandals go it was a damp squib, and in Central Office it was greeted with hilarity and relief rather than indignation. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: damp climate Brake discs are made of steel and in a damp climate they can develop a coating of rust even overnight. Times, Sunday Times In our damp climate, clapboard can warp or rot if it's not maintained, so apply a fresh coat of protective paint every few years. Times, Sunday Times It thrives there because of the cool, damp climate and heavy soil. Times, Sunday Times The landscape presents difficulties to agriculture, with steep gradients, a damp climate and a thin limestone based soil that supports a restricted vegetation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the cold, damp climate and acid soils made agriculture impossible, and the eight whaling ships attached to the station caught very few whales. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even fine ceramics should not be kept in strong sunlight or damp conditions. Times, Sunday Times These pests are present in all our homes, particularly our beds where they thrive on the warm, damp conditions. Times, Sunday Times In the slow, damp conditions that have prevailed over the past month, he has marginally more time to prepare and react. Times, Sunday Times Damp conditions encourage mould spores and dust mites — which are known causes of asthma. The Sun I find that as long as they are relatively dry, rather than sitting in damp conditions, they can cope well with the cold. Times, Sunday Times I can almost hear the gunfire off in the distance, smell the damp earth of the trenches. The Sun My feet are met with the gentle pressure of damp earth as we descend. Times, Sunday Times Very fresh and cool on the nose at first - wet paint, damp earth, a slight saltiness, before an underlying thickness emerges, with hints of cocoa powder and vanilla. Times, Sunday Times We covered him with the cold damp earth, folded the turf over, and pressed it down. The Sun They greened the gnarly and enchanted hedge-world of burrows scented with damp earth and moss. Times, Sunday Times The three-pronged leaves of barren strawberry are opening on damp ground. Times, Sunday Times But this year, after an exceptionally dry summer that limited the amount of damp ground in which truffles could develop, they have changed hands at between €5,000 and €7,000 a kilogram. Times, Sunday Times I need a purple-stemmed shrub to plant in damp ground. Times, Sunday Times It snagged a little, then slid off the bench onto the damp ground. Times, Sunday Times They nest on the damp ground around shallow lakes, relying on the water to keep predators away and to keep soil moist enough to extract bugs to eat. Times, Sunday Times After washing, use a lightweight styling mousse on damp hair. The Sun (2016) Tie damp hair in a bun and allow to dry naturally. The Sun (2012) Smooth through damp hair for five minutes once a week for visibly healthier hair. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Apply to damp hair and leave on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing. The Sun (2018) On a cool, damp morning, when the course was softened by strengthening drizzle, a clutch of 67s suggested that scoring would be lower than it turned out to be. Times, Sunday Times The peaceful atmosphere, the cool, damp mornings, the smell of the woods, the sight of sheep grazing in the fields - it was all magical. Times, Sunday Times Those are just convictions that your head evolved to persuade your body out of bed on damp mornings. Times, Sunday Times A little thing, but annoying on damp mornings. Times,Sunday Times For example, on damp mornings, drum brakes can lock on first application, skidding to a stop even after the brake pedal has been released. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Another caller thought there was a bat on his bedroom ceiling - but it turned out to be a damp patch. The Sun If you're not careful, you've got a damp patch on your seat ... and a lot of explaining to do. The Sun The plasterwork of an exteriorfacing wall in our lounge has developed a large damp patch (about 2 sq metres). Times, Sunday Times Ignore crumbling brickwork or a suspicious damp patch at your peril: book a survey. Times, Sunday Times He later discovered a damp patch on his lawn caused by a leak. Times, Sunday Times Stand pot in a saucer of damp sand or pebbles and water liberally from spring to autumn. The Sun Mix the berries with damp sand and place them in a refrigerator for six to eight weeks to chill them. The Sun To make the pastry, rub the butter into the flour, salt and icing sugar until it resembles damp sand. Times,Sunday Times To avoid this, place it in a container of damp sand, so the tree can still draw up moisture. The Sun To try growing a new plant, remove the seeds from the pods and place in a polythene bag with damp sand, mixing the seeds and sand together. The Sun This hand has run along Jay's damp skin, ruffling the bright auburn hairs, cupping the hollow of a knee. MOON PASSAGE (2002) Use a few drops on slightly damp skin to trap moisture. The Sun (2013) Sweep this oil on to damp skin after a shower or bung a capful into a bath. The Sun (2016) Fill the pots with damp soil and scatter in seeds, such as rocket, basil and mint, following directions. The Sun The scent of damp soil fills my nostrils. Times, Sunday Times In ideal warm, damp soil conditions, you will have as many as 300,000 microscopic eelworms per square metre of soil. The Sun There was birdsong on the soundtrack and the smell of damp soil in the air. Times, Sunday Times He made sure that they were shaded and in damp soil and the result was 'staggeringly beautiful', he said. Times, Sunday Times Old-school car cleaners can stick with the chamois and a damp sponge. Times, Sunday Times Ceased swooping on every stain and speck of fluff with a damp sponge and the dustpan and brush. Times, Sunday Times So blend a very light foundation on to your face using a damp sponge or foundation brush. The Sun I used a damp sponge and after 30 seconds gently slid away the paper. The Sun After vacuuming, spray on the foam, work it into the fabric with a damp sponge and leave to dry before vacuuming again. Times, Sunday Times Expect the galaxy to appear rather like a damp spot on an otherwise clean window. Times, Sunday Times Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They like damp spots, so the dry weather as well as the cold has probably held them back. Times, Sunday Times Wonky cupboards, a crack in the floor and damp spots on the ceiling. Times, Sunday Times Damp spots were removed by means of disinfectants like quinine or phenol. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Studded rather than moulded boots would have been the smarter decision on a damp surface. Times, Sunday Times The umpires warned players that they would have to go off if bowlers were slipping on the damp surface because of the lack of sawdust. Times, Sunday Times They can however survive for up to 50 days on a damp surface, giving them ample time to be transferred from one body of water to another on fishing gear. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Damp surfaces proved an inevitable consequence and the light roller proved unable to flatten indentations left by the ball, leading to variable bounce later in games. Times, Sunday Times The chilly air and damp surfaces have invariably conspired to scupper any natural talent and focus they may have possessed. Times, Sunday Times So, after she stuffed her damp towel back in her duffle bag one last time, what was left? Times, Sunday Times (2012) We go and lie down in the corner and place a damp towel over our forehead. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The fire was caused by a neighbour who placed a damp towel over a lamp. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The furze of fine red-gold hairs on his arms and legs sparkled with water, too, and he smelled of damp towel and soap and hot coffee. DOWNTOWN (1994) Walls liable to damp are sometimes battened and lathed to form an air cavity between the damp wall and the plastering. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You can smell it all, the cooking smells seeping through the thin, damp walls, the endless mud, the revolting lavatories. Times, Sunday Times Warning signs include musty smells and damp walls. Times, Sunday Times It has long, strap-shaped fronds that grow in pendulous circles on hedge-banks and the damp walls of old buildings. Times, Sunday Times On damp walls there are clusters of ivy-leaved toadflax. Times, Sunday Times And it's always the same in damp weather. The Times Literary Supplement Cold, damp weather can leave our hair looking frazzled. The Sun Lift and break apart the clumps, preferably in damp weather, spreading the primroses around in semi-shade and the cowslips in sun. Times, Sunday Times However, we soon found out that this warm, damp weather was only adding to the workload. Times, Sunday Times A wet autumn followed by a mild, largely frost-free winter and damp weather since then have been perfect for the mollusks. Times, Sunday Times The biggest employer was the local timber mill, the most popular bar was in a motel car park and the whole place smelt permanently of damp wood. Times,Sunday Times Here, at the back, inside the cavernous kitchen, was the cook, trying to light the damp wood. Times, Sunday Times A colony of these can often be found in a marshy dip in a damp wood, but they can spring up in all sorts of other places. Times, Sunday Times One method of smoking calls for a smokehouse with damp wood chips or sawdust. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the dark, damp woods, the first green signs of spring are showing on the ground. Times, Sunday Times Cover the sponge with a slightly damp tea towel and set aside until cold. The Sun Turn poster over, place a slightly damp cloth over the back, iron on medium heat and dry flat. Times, Sunday Times Iron while slightly damp, with a cool, dry iron and rehang immediately. Times, Sunday Times But what they should have written, was 'homes flooded on slightly damp day, thanks to foolishly designed housing estates'. Times, Sunday Times The fishcakes are much easier to shape if using slightly damp hands. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 潮湿的, 潮气 Japanese: 湿気のある, 湿気 |
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