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.
調整阻尼器有助於他們將火力調至烹飪所需的完美強度。
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.
當她晚上練習時,她總是使用阻尼器以免打擾家人。
Something that makes an event or situation less enjoyable or successful.
The sudden rain acted as a damper on the outdoor picnic.
突如其來的雨破壞了戶外野餐的氣氛。