dampener
US /ˈdæm.pən.ɚ/
UK /ˈdæm.pən.ər/
名词
1.
抑制剂, 减弱物, 扫兴的人或事
a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect
示例:
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The bad weather acted as a real dampener on our picnic plans.
恶劣的天气给我们的野餐计划泼了一盆冷水。
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His negative attitude was a real dampener on the team's morale.
他的消极态度对团队士气造成了很大的打击。
2.
减震器, 消音器, 制音器
a device for damping vibration or sound
示例:
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The piano has a pedal that acts as a dampener for the strings.
钢琴有一个踏板，可以作为琴弦的制音器。
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Engine dampeners help reduce noise and vibration.
发动机减震器有助于减少噪音和振动。
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