英语

damp

gb/dˈæmp/ us/dˈæmp/
A2 英语
~ 4400
义项
0 个义项
adjective A2 property
1

slightly wet or moist

A little bit wet, usually in a way you do not like.

用法模式: [something] is damp
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'damp' with 'humid'. 'Damp' refers to something that is physically a little wet, while 'humid' refers to moisture in the air.
近义词
moist (Similar meaning but can have a more neutral or even positive connotation.)
反义词
dry (Describes the absence of moisture.)
搭配
damp clothes |damp ground |damp towel |damp air |slightly damp
主题
daily life |weather |home |daily_life |housing
例句
  • The grass was still damp from the morning dew.
  • I hung my shirt outside, but it’s still damp.
  • The walls feel damp after the heavy rain.
  • Her hair was damp from the drizzle.
学习者例句
  • The towel is damp.
  • My shoes are damp from the rain.
  • The floor is damp after cleaning.
  • His shirt is damp with sweat.
名词 B1 entity
2

slight moisture on a surface

A small amount of wetness that makes something feel bad or smell bad.

用法模式: the damp in [something]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'damp' (noun) with 'humidity'. Humidity refers to moisture in the air, not in walls or objects.
近义词
moisture (More general; can refer to any amount of water present.)
反义词
dryness (The state of being free from moisture.)
搭配
smell of damp |signs of damp |patch of damp
主题
home |weather |daily_life |housing
例句
  • There’s a patch of damp on the wall.
  • The basement smells of damp.
  • The books were ruined by damp.
学习者例句
  • There is damp on the wall.
  • The room smells of damp.
  • Damp can damage clothes.
动词 B1 action
3

make something slightly wet

To make something a little wet.

用法模式: to damp [something]
近义词
moisten (Often used for more deliberate or gentle action, especially in cooking or cleaning.)
反义词
dry (To remove moisture from something.)
搭配
damp a cloth |damp the sponge
主题
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She damped the cloth before wiping the table.
  • Damp the soil before planting the seeds.
  • He damped his hair to style it.
学习者例句
  • Damp the towel before cleaning.
  • I damp my hands before touching the paper.
  • Damp the sponge with water.
动词 B2 action
4

reduce intensity or strength

To make something weaker or less active.

用法模式: to damp [something] down
近义词
diminish (General term for making something smaller or weaker.)
反义词
intensify (To make stronger or more powerful.)
搭配
damp enthusiasm |damp noise |damp vibration
主题
emotions |physics |core_vocabulary |work
例句
  • The rain damped our excitement for the picnic.
  • Thick curtains help to damp noise from outside.
  • The shock absorbers damp vibrations.
学习者例句
  • The bad news damped her smile.
  • Soft walls damp sound in the room.
  • Rain can damp a fire.
语法
词典原形
damp
IPA
GB/dˈæmp/
US/dˈæmp/
音节与重音
damp (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (damp)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: damp
  • Comparative: damper
  • Superlative: dampest
Noun
  • Base: damp
  • Plural: damp
Verb
  • Base: damp
  • 3rd Person Singular: damps
  • Present Participle: damping
  • Past: damped
词族
Forms
damps verb damping verb damped verb damper adjective dampest adjective
Core family
dampen verb B2 dampness noun
Related words
dampish adjective damply adverb C1
Advanced or less common
dampener noun
相关表达

damp down

1
/dˈæmp dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

reduce intensity or activity

To make something less strong or active.

例句
  • The teacher tried to damp down the argument before it got worse.
  • Extra insulation will help to damp down the noise from the street.

damp squib

1
/dˈæmp skwɪb/
idiom informal

event that is disappointing or ineffective

Something that is not as good or exciting as expected.

例句
  • The party was a bit of a damp squib after all the hype.
  • His performance turned out to be a damp squib.

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