damper
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/ˈdæmpər/
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/ˈdæmpə(r)/
A metal piece that controls the amount of air in a fire to make it burn more or less.
Adjusting the damper helped them get the fire to the perfect strength for cooking.
调整挡板有助于他们将火力调至烹饪所需的完美强度。
A part in a piano that lowers the volume of the sound.
When she practiced at night, she always used the damper to avoid disturbing her family.
当她晚上练习时,她总是使用挡板以免打扰家人。
Something that makes an event or situation less enjoyable or successful.
The sudden rain acted as a damper on the outdoor picnic.
突如其来的雨破坏了户外野餐的气氛。