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dampen

英/dˈæmpən/

美/ˈdæmpən/

01v.

弄湿, 使沮丧

reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves); make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; check; keep in check (a fire); lessen in force or effect

02v.

变湿, 丧气

reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves); make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; check; keep in check (a fire); lessen in force or effect