| 词组 | damp down |
| 释义 | Phr V damp down damps, damping, damped/dampens, dampening, dampened damp/dampen down sth or damp/dampen sth down to make a fire burn more slowly by covering it so that it gets less airHe threw leaves on in an attempt to damp down the flames. if you damp down a part of your body that is swollen (= bigger than usual because of disease), you put something on it to make it smaller and less soreNasal sprays can help to damp down any inflammation in the nose. to make a strong feeling {e.g. anger} be felt less stronglyThe murder has roused anger in the community which may not be easily damped down. to make a surface slightly wetOn hot days you should damp down your greenhouse to lower the temperature. damp down1. To moisten something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "damp" and "down." I have to damp down my hair before combing it, or else it just sticks straight up. 2. To make a fire or flame less intense. A noun or pronoun can be used between "damp" and "down." The room's getting too hot now, so damp down the fire. damp something down1. Lit. to make something damp. Damp the clothes down before you iron them, Please damp down the clothes first. 2. Fig. to reduce the intensity of a flame, usually by cutting down on the air supply, as with a damper. Please damp the woodstove down. Damp down the air supply or you are going to end up with a raging inferno. |
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