"dampen" in Chinese (Simplified)
弄湿抑制（情绪、热情）
Definition
使某物微微变湿，或使兴奋、热情等情感减弱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
既可指物理上的微微弄湿，也可指减弱情绪。常见搭配有“dampen the mood”, “dampen enthusiasm”。比单纯的“wet”更正式，强调轻微减弱而非完全消除。
Examples
Please dampen the cloth before cleaning the table.
请在擦桌子前先**弄湿**抹布。
Cold weather can dampen our excitement for outdoor activities.
寒冷的天气会**抑制**我们对户外活动的热情。
You should dampen the brush before painting.
你应该在画画前先**弄湿**画笔。
His criticism really dampened my confidence.
他的批评真的**打击了**我的信心。
Try not to let small problems dampen your good mood.
尽量别让小问题**影响**你的好心情。
A little rain won't dampen our plans for the picnic.
一点小雨不会**影响**我们的野餐计划。