dampens
v. 使湿( dampen的第三人称单数 ); 抑制; 控制; 减弱(感情、反应等)
To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense.
Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm...
似乎没有什么能让他那持久的热情消退。
I hate to dampen your spirits but aren't you overlooking a couple of minor points.
我不想扫你的兴,但你是否忽视了几个小的问题呢?
If you dampen something, you make it slightly wet.
She took the time to dampen a washcloth and do her face.
她花了点时间弄湿毛巾,洗了把脸。
By using a cast, the programmer turns off or dampens normal type - checking ( Section 2.3 , p . 44 ).
强制类型转换关闭或挂起了正常的类型检查 ( 第2.3节 ).
The engine oil also absorbs the shock and dampens the noise of moving parts.
发动机机油也吸收震动和降低了噪音的运动部件.