💧dampen (dampen)

verb
/ˈdæmpən/
湿らせる, 和らげる (shimerareru, yawarageru)

意味

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
意味の翻訳
何かを少し濡らす; 何かをあまり強くなく、活発でない、または強烈でない状態にする
nanika o sukoshi nurasu; nanika o amari tsuyoku naku, kappatsu denai, mata wa kyōretsu denai jōtai ni suru

例文

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
Ame ga okugai konsāto no kōfun o yawaragemashita.

表現例

dampen enthusiasm
熱意を和らげる
netsui o yawarageru

同義語

moisten, weaken, diminish, depress, discourage

対義語

encourage, intensify, strengthen

コロケーション

dampen spirits, dampen enthusiasm, dampen noise, dampen effect

関連語彙

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again; to give new energy or vigor to.
To increase rapidly; become or make greater, more intense, or more serious.

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