PHRASAL VERB 抑制，平息（强烈的感情、争吵或危机) To damp down something such as a strong emotion, an argument, or a crisis means to make it calmer or less intense. 抑制，平息（强烈的感情、争吵或危机)
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His hand moved to his mouth as he tried to damp down the panic. [VERB PREP. noun]
他用手捂住嘴巴，力图平息内心的恐慌。
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The entire spending boost could go on wage demands unless expectations are damped down. [be VERB-ed PREP.]
除非降低预期，否则整个支出增长计划可能会导致加薪要求。
SYN curb, reduce, check, cool