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damper

/ˈdæmpər/ American
  • n. 扫兴的事, 风门, 阻尼器
Definition
  • n. something that reduces enjoyment or excitement, or a device that controls airflow or movement
Example
The rain put a damper on our plans for a picnic.
这场雨给我们的野餐计划泼了冷水。