V-T To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense. 抑制; 减少
Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm.
似乎没有什么能减弱他持久的热情。
PHRASAL VERB To dampen something down means the same as to it. 抑制; 减少
The new penalties were aimed at dampening down consumer spending.
新的惩罚措施旨在抑制消费者支出。
The new penalties were aimed at dampening down consumer spending.
新的惩罚措施旨在抑制消费者支出。
It is thought that our memory of what we have eaten plays a key role in dampening appetite.
据认为，记忆在进食过程中有着重要的作用，它能抑制我们的食欲。
Kenya recently waived duty on wheat and maize imports, dampening prices as well as anger.
最近肯尼亚对小麦和玉米进口实行免税，拉低了粮食的价格，平息了民众的怒火。
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