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单词 dampen
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dampen

​verb transitive
UK /ˈdæmpən/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theydampen
he/she/itdampens
present participledampening
past tensedampened
past participledampened
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1

    dampen

    or

    dampen down

    to make something such as a feeling or hope less strong

    Not even defeat could dampen the enthusiasm of his supporters.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something weaker
    lessen
    reduce
    subside
  2. 2
    to make something slightly wet

    If you dampen laundry, it’s much easier to iron it.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone or something wet or dry
    wet
    dry
    wipe up

dampen

​verb transitive
US /ˈdæmpən/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theydampen
he/she/itdampens
present participledampening
past tensedampened
past participledampened
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to make something slightly wet

    If you dampen laundry, it’s much easier to iron it.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone or something wet or dry
    wet
    dry
    wipe up
  2. 2

    dampen

    or

    dampen down

    to make something such as a feeling or hope less strong

    Not even defeat could dampen the enthusiasm of his supporters.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something weaker
    weaken
    lessen
    reduce
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