| 词汇 | put-a-damper-on |
| 释义 | put a damper on somethingphrase informal(alsoput a dampener on something) to make something less active or less enjoyable: 捣乱，搅乱，扰乱 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 dampener damper(CONTROL) 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. put a damper on something | American Dictionaryput a damper on somethingidiom to make something less enjoyable: The bad weather put a damper on this year's New Year celebrations. |
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