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。
It is more likely that poor health, not just family involvement, dampens spirits.
更有可能的是，不仅是糟糕的家庭关系，糟糕的健康状况也会压抑人们的精气神。
So it is more likely that poor health, not just family involvement, dampens spirits.
因此，更有可能的是，不仅是糟糕的家庭关系，糟糕的健康状况也会打击人们的精神力量。
So much so that we resent anyone who dampens our excitement.
如此这般以至于我们不满任何挫伤我们兴奋之情的人。
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