dampen

['dæmpən]

释义

v.使...沮丧
To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

例句
Frank: But why dampen his mood by telling him? We just gave him a great gift.（House of Cards）
弗兰克：何必要说出来让他伤心呢?我们刚刚给了他份大礼。（纸牌屋）