dampen
UK/'dæmpәn/US
TOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To make slightly wet; to reduce the strength, enthusiasm, or intensity of something.
弄湿；抑制，使沮丧
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddamproot
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ento put into, to cause
=dampen
Example Sentences
- 1.
Use a cloth to dampen the surface before painting.
- 2.
Bad news dampened their enthusiasm for the project.