damp something down

Related to word: damp

片語動詞

Definition (情緒)

  1. to soften the intensity of a strong emotion

    壓制(情感)

    • During the discussion, he tried to damp down his strong emotions.

      在討論過程中,他試圖控制自己的強烈情緒。

    • She used humor to damp down the tension in the room.

      她用幽默來緩和房間裡的緊張氣氛。

    • In the face of criticism, he attempted to damp down his feelings of disappointment.

      面對批評,他試圖抑制自己的失望情緒。

Definition (火)

  1. to slow down the burning of a fire

    減弱火勢

    • The firefighters quickly used hoses to damp the flames down.

      消防員迅速使用水管來抑制火焰。

    • To prevent the fire from spreading, the crew damped down the blaze by spraying water.

      為了防止火勢蔓延,消防隊員通過噴水來控制火災。

    • They used sand to damp down the smoldering flames.

      他們用沙子來抑制悶燒的火焰。