dampener

/ˈdæmpnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdæmpnər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdam-pə-nər/ (ame, mw)

dampener — noun

  • dampenersingular
  • dampenersplural

1. a person, event, or condition that lowers people's excitement or enjoyment

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person, event, or condition that lowers people's excitement or enjoyment

例句

The rain on sports day was a real dampener for the excited sixth graders.

a real dampener for a planned event

High ticket prices became a dampener on Vinícius's plan to invite the whole team.

a dampener on + plan

同義詞
  • damper

    more common in the fixed phrase 'put a damper on'

  • downer

    more informal and often used for a person or disappointing situation

  • setback

    focuses more on delaying progress than lowering mood

反義詞
  • boost

    something that raises energy, confidence, or enthusiasm

  • encouragement

    support that makes people feel more willing to continue

文法句型

a dampener on + event/plan/mood

be a dampener on + celebration/activity

用法筆記

Most often used for a problem that cools enthusiasm for a social event, plan, or success. Distinguish from sense 2, which names a physical part that reduces repeated shaking.

常見錯誤

❌The rain dampener stopped the party.
✅The rain was a dampener on the party.
💡This sense usually names the disappointing factor itself, often with 'on' to show what it affects.

2. a part added to a machine or structure to absorb movement and reduce repeated sh

2.名詞C1
釋義

a part added to a machine or structure to absorb movement and reduce repeated shaking

例句

The mechanic replaced the worn dampener before the test drive on Monday.

replace a dampener as a machine part

Without a dampener, the washing machine shook the small apartment floor.

without a dampener, vibration increases

同義詞
  • damper

    often the preferred term in technical writing for controlling motion or force

  • shock absorber

    more specific, especially for vehicles and heavy equipment

  • stabilizer

    broader term for a part that keeps movement controlled

文法句型

a dampener in/on + machine/bridge

replace/install a dampener

用法筆記

Usually refers to a built-in part in equipment, vehicles, appliances, or large structures. Distinguish from sense 1, where the word describes something that reduces excitement rather than motion.

常見錯誤

❌The foam wall was a dampener because it made the room quieter.
✅The dampener reduced the machine's vibration.
💡This sense is for a part that limits shaking, not for any material that simply lowers noise.