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damper

🇬🇧 UK/'dæmpә/🇺🇸 US
GREB1

Definitions

n.

Something that discourages or reduces enthusiasm; a device that reduces vibration or controls airflow in a chimney or furnace.

令人扫兴的事物；阻尼器；（炉灶或烟囱的）风门

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
damproot
+
erone who does, agent
=damper

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The shock absorber acts as a damper for vibrations.

  • 2.

    His negative comments put a damper on the celebration.

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