damper

名词 damper:

1. a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
2. a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
   同义词：muffler
3. a depressing restraint

形容词 damp:

1. slightly wet
   同义词：damp, dampish, moist

1. Mary's absence cast a damper over the party.
   玛丽缺席使晚会为之扫兴。
2. Rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
   大雨阻止了我们的野餐计划

damp.er

n.（名词）
One that deadens, restrains, or depresses:
抑制因素：使人麻木、抑制或压抑的人或事物：
例句：
Rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
大雨阻止了我们的野餐计划

An adjustable plate, as in the flue of a furnace or stove, for controlling the draft.
挡板，调节风门：一种可调节的薄片，如在熔炉或火炉的通气管中的，用来控制气流
Music
【音乐】
A device in various keyboard instruments for deadening the vibrations of the strings.
制音器：在各种键盘乐器中，一种用来消除琴键震动的装置
A mute for various brass instruments.
减音器：各种铜管乐器中的一种减音器
A device that eliminates or progressively diminishes vibrations or oscillations, as of a magnetic needle.
阻尼器，避震器：用来消除或逐渐消除震动或摆动的设备，如磁针的