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单词 dampen
释义

dampen

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
  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

dampen

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
  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
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