plural dampers
plural dampers
Learner's definition of DAMPER
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: a flat piece of metal in a fireplace, furnace, etc., that controls the amount of air that can enter（通过调节炉内空气量控制炉火的）气门，气闸 2
: a small piece of wood inside a piano that is covered with cloth and that stops the movement of a piano string（钢琴的）减音器
put a damper on
: to make (something) less strong, active, or exciting抑制；使扫兴；泼冷水 -
His bad mood put a damper on the celebration.他心情不好，弄得这次庆祝活动很扫兴。
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The rain put a damper on our plans for a picnic.这场雨给我们的野餐计划泼了一盆冷水。
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He was putting a bit of a damper on her spirits.他让她感到有些扫兴。