dampen

dampen的音标是[ˈdæmpən]，基本翻译是“减低；抑制；弄湿”，速记技巧是：d-a-mp-en，d-表示“减少”，a-mp表示“空气”，e-n表示“弄湿”。

dampen的英文词源可以追溯到古英语中的“dæmpen”，意为“减少、减弱”。它的变化形式包括过去式“dampened”、现在分词“dampening”和过去分词“damped”。

相关单词：

1. damp：潮湿的，潮湿的空气或物体。

2. dampen down：减少、减弱（声音、热度等）。

3. dampen one"s spirits：使某人情绪低落。

4. dampen one"s enthusiasm：使某人的热情受挫。

5. dampen the impact：减少影响。

6. dampen one"s expectations：使某人的期望落空。

7. dampen down inflation：抑制通货膨胀。

8. dampen one"s spirits: 抑制某人的情绪。

9. dampen one"s mood: 抑制某人的心情。

10. dampen one"s enthusiasm for: 对...失去热情或兴趣。

这些单词都与“dampen”这个动词有关，表示减少、减弱某种力量或影响。在英语中，这个词通常用来描述减少或减弱温度、声音、热情、期望等。

dampen 的常用短语：

1. dampen down

2. dampen off

3. dampener

4. dampen one"s spirits

5. dampen one"s enthusiasm

6. dampen one"s expectations

7. dampen one"s resolve

例句：

1. Please dampen down the noise as much as possible.

2. She tried to dampen off my enthusiasm for the project, but I refused to be discouraged.

3. The rain dampened our plans for a picnic.

4. His words dampened her spirits considerably.

5. The news dampened her expectations of a happy future.

6. The failure of the negotiation dampened our resolve to reach a deal.

7. The stormy weather will only dampen our spirits for the day.

英文小作文：

The Dampness in My Life

Life is like a book containing various emotions and experiences, but sometimes, it seems like the dampness is affecting my mood and outlook on life. Whether it"s due to the weather, my work, or other factors, I find myself feeling down and lacking motivation to do anything. However, I know that I can"t let this dampen my spirit and hope for better days. I need to keep pushing forward and find ways to overcome these obstacles in my life. I"m going to try new things, meet new people, and explore new opportunities that will help me feel more positive and optimistic about my future. No matter what happens, I"ll always try to maintain a positive attitude and keep my spirits up no matter what the circumstances are around me.