"dampen" in Chinese (Traditional)
弄溼抑制(情緒、熱情)
Definition
使某物微微變溼,或使興奮、熱情等情感減弱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
既可指實體上的微微弄溼,也可指減弱情緒。常見用法如“dampen the mood”、“dampen enthusiasm”。比單純的“wet”更正式,表示輕微減弱而非全部去除。
Examples
Please dampen the cloth before cleaning the table.
請在擦桌子前先**弄溼**抹布。
Cold weather can dampen our excitement for outdoor activities.
寒冷的天氣會**抑制**我們對戶外活動的熱情。
You should dampen the brush before painting.
你應該在畫畫前先**弄溼**畫筆。
His criticism really dampened my confidence.
他的批評真的**打擊了**我的信心。
Try not to let small problems dampen your good mood.
儘量別讓小問題**影響**你的好心情。
A little rain won't dampen our plans for the picnic.
一點小雨不會**影響**我們的野餐計劃。