dampen

dampen
verb
[with obj.]
  1. make slightly wet
    使润湿
    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.
    没有什么可以减少她的热情。
    ■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。
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