damper
/ˈdæmpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdæmpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdam-pər/ (ame, mw)
damper — 名詞
- dampersingular
- dampersplural
1. something that makes a happy or exciting situation feel less enjoyable — most of
掃興的事
使愉快氣氛降溫的事物
something that makes a happy or exciting situation feel less enjoyable — most often used in the phrase 'put a damper on something'
Sudden rain put a damper on Clive's outdoor party, but the guests moved inside and still enjoyed themselves.
突如其來的雨讓 Clive 的戶外派對掃興，但大家移到室內後仍然玩得很開心。
idiomatic phrase: put a damper on [event]
Hearing about budget cuts put a damper on the team's celebration after their successful product launch.
聽到預算被削減的消息，讓團隊在產品成功上市後的慶祝活動蒙上陰影。
Phoebe tried not to let her cousin's rude remark put a damper on the family dinner.
Phoebe 儘量不讓表親的無禮言論破壞家庭聚餐的氣氛。
The power outage put a damper on the wedding reception, though guests lit candles and carried on.
停電讓婚禮招待會有些掃興，不過賓客們點起蠟燭繼續進行。
Nothing could put a damper on Graham's mood after he received the acceptance letter from the university.
Graham 收到大學錄取通知後，什麼事都無法影響他的好心情。
- wet blanket
more informal; usually refers to a person who spoils the fun for others
- killjoy
refers only to a person; 'damper' usually describes a situation or event
- buzzkill
very informal slang; mainly North American, used for anything that ruins a good mood
- boost
something that lifts spirits or increases enjoyment
文法句型
put a damper on + something
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the phrase 'put a damper on something'. The subject is usually an event, piece of news, or circumstance that spoils people's mood.
常見錯誤
2. a part inside a machine or vehicle that absorbs shaking and stops unwanted movem
減震器
減少引擎或機械震動的裝置
a part inside a machine or vehicle that absorbs shaking and stops unwanted movement
The mechanic replaced the damper in Jin's car engine after it started shaking at high speeds.
技師更換了 Jin 汽車引擎裡的減震器，因為高速行駛時引擎開始抖動。
Tall buildings in earthquake zones often have large dampers near the top to reduce swaying.
地震帶的高樓通常會在頂部附近安裝大型減震器以減少搖晃。
Hakim noticed the washing machine was quieter after the repair team fitted a new damper.
Hakim 發現維修團隊裝上新的減震器後，洗衣機變得更安靜了。
The suspension damper on Fatima's motorcycle made the ride much smoother on rough roads.
Fatima 機車上的懸吊減震器讓她在崎嶇路面上騎乘時平穩許多。
Engineers installed a tuned mass damper inside the bridge to stop it from twisting in strong winds.
工程師在橋樑內部安裝了調諧質量減震器，以防止橋身在強風中扭轉。
- shock absorber
a specific type of damper used in vehicle suspension systems
- vibration dampener
a broader term; 'damper' is the standard shorter form in engineering
用法筆記
Subject is typically a mechanical or structural system such as an engine, building, or bridge.
3. a flat metal plate inside a chimney or stove pipe that you can open or close to
風門；調節板
煙囪或爐子中控制空氣流通的金屬板
a flat metal plate inside a chimney or stove pipe that you can open or close to control how much air reaches the fire
Santiago opened the damper before lighting the fireplace so the smoke would go up the chimney.
Santiago 在點燃壁爐前先打開風門，好讓煙霧從煙囪排出去。
Closing the damper halfway kept the wood stove burning slowly through the cold night.
將風門半關讓木柴爐在寒冷的夜晚裡緩慢燃燒。
collocation: closing the damper to control a fire
Every autumn, Amara checks that the chimney damper opens freely before the first fire.
每年秋天，Amara 都會在第一次生火前檢查煙囪的風門是否能順暢開啟。
Smoke began filling the room because the damper was stuck shut and could not be opened.
房間裡開始瀰漫煙霧，因為風門卡住了，關著打不開。
Ezra turned the damper on the old stove to let more air reach the fire.
Ezra 轉動老爐子上的風門，讓更多空氣進入火中。
- flue valve
more technical; used mainly in heating and ventilation contexts
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (VIBRATION REDUCER): this damper controls airflow, not vibration. Found in fireplaces, chimneys, and wood stoves.
4. a small padded piece inside a piano that rests on a string to stop the sound whe
制音器
鋼琴內部壓住琴弦以止音的氈塊
a small padded piece inside a piano that rests on a string to stop the sound when a player lifts their finger from the key
When Ingrid released the piano keys, the dampers fell back onto the strings and silenced them.
Ingrid 放開琴鍵時，制音器落回琴弦上，讓聲音停了下來。
The tuner adjusted the dampers inside the upright piano because the notes were ringing far too long.
調音師調整了直立式鋼琴內部的制音器，因為音符響得太久了。
Yuna pressed the sustain pedal, which lifts all the dampers away from the strings at once.
Yuna 踩下延音踏板，所有的制音器便同時離開琴弦。
A sticky damper on middle C made the note keep humming after the key was released.
中央 C 的制音器卡住了，導致琴鍵放開後那個音符仍微微作響。
- piano mute
less common; 'damper' is the standard term in piano mechanics
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (VIBRATION REDUCER): this damper stops musical sound, not mechanical vibration. Specific to pianos.
5. a plain, flat loaf prepared with just flour, water, and no yeast — traditionally
營火麵包
澳洲傳統無酵母營火烤餅
a plain, flat loaf prepared with just flour, water, and no yeast — traditionally cooked in campfire ashes, especially in the Australian bush
Tamar baked damper over hot campfire coals in the outback and shared it with her friends.
Tamar 在內陸的營火餘燼上烤了營火麵包，並跟朋友們一起分享。
Australian English: traditional bush cooking
The guide showed the group how to wrap damper dough onto sticks and roast them over the coals.
嚮導教大家如何把營火麵包的麵團纏在樹枝上，放在炭火上烤。
At the Australian heritage festival, visitors lined up to taste freshly made damper with butter and tea.
在澳洲傳統文化節上，遊客排隊品嚐現做的營火麵包，配著奶油和茶。
Kwame had never tried damper before, but he found the campfire bread surprisingly filling and good.
Kwame 以前從未吃過營火麵包，但他發現這種營火烤餅出奇地飽足又美味。
- bush bread
a broader Australian term for any bread baked in the bush; damper is the most common variety
用法筆記
Primarily used in Australian English. Not widely known outside Australia and New Zealand. Unrelated etymologically to the other senses — it comes from the method of 'damping down' campfire ashes before baking.