damper

• 形容物体或空气略微潮湿，常带有让人不适或不快的意味。

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

1. A2formal

   Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

   潮湿的

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

   同义词clammydankhumidmoistmuggywet

   反义词ariddryparched

2. Humid or moistA2formal

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

   潮湿

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

   同义词clammydankdewyhumidmoistmuggysoggysteamywet

   反义词ariddry

• 名词，指用于调节炉子或烟道通风的活动的金属板（风门、挡板）；也指在电子、机械或空气动力系统中减少振动或振荡的装置（阻尼器）；还指起抑制或阻碍作用的因素。

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.

   风门

   • 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.

   阻尼器

   • 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.

   同义词buffershock absorber

3. Depressing influenceB2informal

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

   扫兴

   • 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.

   同义词checkchillcloudcurbdownerkilljoypallrestraintspoilsportwet blanket

   反义词boostencouragementincentivespurstimulus