释义 |
throw cold water on (something) throw cold water on (something)To temper excitement or enthusiasm for something. After I passed the final exam, my teacher promptly threw cold water on my excitement by reminding me that I still have to go to summer school.See also: cold, on, throw, water throw cold water on To express misgivings about or disapproval of; discourage.See also: cold, on, throw, water |