单词：dampens
v make moist
v deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
v reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)
v make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
v check; keep in check (a fire)
v lessen in force or effect
dampen的用法和样例：
例句
- Please dampen that sponge for me.请把那海绵弄湿了给我。
- The camp supplies dampened during the long rainy season.营地补给品在漫长的雨季里变潮湿了。
- The bad news dampened our spirits.这恶耗使得我们精神沮丧。
- Nothing can dampen my spirit and darken my life.没有什么能使我沮丧，使我生活暗淡。
- Higher savings rates will dampen demand for credit, both directly and indirectly.较高的储蓄率将直接或间接地抑制信贷需求。
词汇搭配
- dampen out减弱掉, 吸收尽, ...
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