damper

• يصف شيئًا رطبًا قليلًا أو ندِيًّا، غالبًا بطريقة غير مريحة أو منفّرة.

Describes something that is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way.

1. A2formal

   Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

   رطب

   • The towel is still damp after the shower.
   • The ground was damp from the morning dew.
   • She wiped the table with a damp cloth.

   المرادفاتclammydankhumidmoistmuggywet

   الأضدادariddryparched

2. Humid or moistA2formal

   Having a noticeable amount of moisture in the air or on a surface.

   رَطْب

   • The basement feels damp and musty.
   • The weather is damp and cold today.
   • Damp conditions can cause mold to grow.

   المرادفاتclammydankdewyhumidmoistmuggysoggysteamywet

   الأضدادariddry

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: صفيحة متحركة تُنظّم سحب الهواء في الموقد أو المدخنة؛ جهاز يخفّف الاهتزازات في الأنظمة الإلكترونية أو الميكانيكية أو الهوائية؛ أو عامل يكبح أو يثبّط.

A noun with multiple meanings: a movable plate regulating draft in a stove or chimney; a device that reduces oscillations in electronic, mechanical, or aerodynamic systems; or a factor that has a depressing or restraining effect.

1. Stove or chimney regulatorB2formal

   A movable metal plate used to control the airflow in a stove, chimney, or furnace.

   صمام التحكم في تدفق الهواء

   • He adjusted the damper to increase the fire's heat.
   • The chimney sweep cleaned the damper thoroughly.
   • A stuck damper can cause smoke to fill the room.

2. Oscillation reducerC1formaltechnical

   A device that reduces the amplitude of oscillations in mechanical, electronic, or acoustic systems.

   مُخَمِّد

   • The engineer installed a damper to reduce vibrations in the bridge.
   • A shock absorber acts as a damper in a car's suspension system.
   • The piano's damper pedal controls the sustain of the notes.

   المرادفاتbuffershock absorber

3. Depressing influenceB2informal

   Something that has a depressing or restraining effect on mood, activity, or progress.

   تثبيط

   • The bad news put a damper on the celebration.
   • Constant rain put a damper on our outdoor plans.
   • His negative attitude cast a damper over the entire team.

   المرادفاتcheckchillcloudcurbdownerkilljoypallrestraintspoilsportwet blanket

   الأضدادboostencouragementincentivespurstimulus