名詞 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
   同義詞：muffler
3. a depressing restraint

形容詞 damp:

1. slightly wet
   同義詞：damp, dampish, moist

1. Mary's absence cast a damper over the party.
   瑪麗缺席使晚會為之掃興。
2. Rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
   大雨阻止了我們的野餐計劃

damp.er

n.（名詞）
One that deadens, restrains, or depresses:
抑制因素：使人麻木、抑制或壓抑的人或事物：
例句：
Rain put a damper on our picnic plans.
大雨阻止了我們的野餐計劃

An adjustable plate, as in the flue of a furnace or stove, for controlling the draft.
擋板，調(diào)節(jié)風(fēng)門：一種可調(diào)節(jié)的薄片，如在熔爐或火爐的通氣管中的，用來控制氣流
Music
【音樂】
A device in various keyboard instruments for deadening the vibrations of the strings.
制音器：在各種鍵盤樂器中，一種用來消除琴鍵震動的裝置
A mute for various brass instruments.
減音器：各種銅管樂器中的一種減音器
A device that eliminates or progressively diminishes vibrations or oscillations, as of a magnetic needle.
阻尼器，避震器：用來消除或逐漸消除震動或擺動的設(shè)備，如磁針的