| 单词 | damp |
| 释义 | damp adj., n., & v. --adj slightly wet; moist. --n 1. diffused moisture in the air, on a surface, or in a solid, esp. as a cause of inconvenience or danger. 2. dejection; discouragement. 3. = FIREDAMP. --vtr. 1. make damp; moisten. 2. (often foll. by down) a take the force or vigour out of (damp one's enthusiasm). b make flaccid or spiritless. c make (a fire) burn less strongly by reducing the flow of air to it. 3. reduce or stop the vibration of (esp. the strings of a musical instrument). 4. quieten. Phrases and idioms damp (or damp-proof) course a layer of waterproof material in the wall of a building near the ground, to prevent rising damp. damp off (of a plant) die from a fungus attack in damp conditions. damp squib an unsuccessful attempt to impress etc. Derivatives damply adv. dampness n. Etymology: ME f. MLG, = vapour etc., OHG dampf steam f. WG |
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