v.(使)潮湿；使沮丧；抑制
Please dampen that sponge for me. 请把那海绵弄湿了给我。
The camp supplies dampened during the long rainy season. 营地补给品在漫长的雨季里变潮湿了。
The bad news dampened our spirits. 这恶耗使得我们精神沮丧。
Nothing can dampen my spirit and darken my life. 没有什么能使我沮丧，使我生活暗淡。
Higher savings rates will dampen demand for credit, both directly and indirectly. 较高的储蓄率将直接或间接地抑制信贷需求。
