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词汇 put a damper on something
释义
put a damper on something phrase informal (also put a dampener on something)
捣乱,搅乱,扰乱
to make something less active or less enjoyable
Both the kids were sick while we were in Boston, so that put a damper on things. 我们在波士顿时两个孩子都病倒了,于是一切都乱了套。
Uncertainty about whether the treaty will be ratified has put a damper on new projects.
We were both quite anxious about the wildfire warnings, so that put a damper on the whole trip.
By this point, Sophie had fallen out with her mother so that really put a damper on the wedding preparations.
It's possible that Ben may lose his job so I think that's put a dampener on things.
See also: dampenerdamper (CONTROL)
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  • Fear of rising prices has already helped put a damper on the markets.
  • We both work full-time, which puts a damper on our social life.
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