dampen
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/ˈdæmpən/
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/ˈdæmpən/
to make something a little wet
She used a spray bottle to dampen the cloth before cleaning.
她在清洁前用喷雾瓶把布弄湿了一点。
to make a feeling or reaction weaker
The bad news did not dampen their excitement for the trip.
这个坏消息并没有减弱他们对旅行的兴奋感。