dampen
/ˈdæmpən/verb
with obj.
1
- make slightly wet使湿润：
the fine rain dampened her face.
小雨润湿了她的脸。
2
- make less strong or intense减弱, 减缓：
nothing could dampen her enthusiasm.
没有什么可以使她的热情减退。
2.1
- reduce the amplitude of (a sound source)降低（声源）的音：
slider switches on the mixers can dampen the drums.
混频器上的滑动开关可以降低鼓声。