dampness

/ˈdæmpnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdæmpnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdamp-nəs/ (ame, mw)

dampness — noun

1. a slight but noticeable wet quality in the air, on a surface, or in a place, oft

1.名詞B2
釋義

a slight but noticeable wet quality in the air, on a surface, or in a place, often making it feel cold or uncomfortable

例句

A slight dampness on the bathroom floor made Mei walk more carefully.

dampness on + [surface]

The children felt dampness in the tent after the night's heavy rain.

同義詞
  • moisture

    more neutral and broader; it can be useful or natural, while dampness often suggests slight unwanted wetness

  • wetness

    broader and often stronger; dampness usually means only a small amount of water

  • humidity

    used mainly for moisture in the air, especially in weather or indoor conditions

反義詞
  • dryness

    the absence of moisture or a damp feeling

文法句型

dampness in + [place]

dampness on + [surface]

a feeling of dampness

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. It is commonly used with in or on to describe a small amount of unwanted moisture in the air, in a room, or on a surface.

常見錯誤

❌There were several dampnesses on the wall.
✅There were damp patches on the wall.
💡Dampness is usually uncountable, so use a different noun when you mean separate wet marks.
❌The blanket has dampness after the rain.
✅The blanket is damp after the rain.
💡Use the adjective 'damp' for the object itself; 'dampness' names the condition.