dampen
dampen(
dahm
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pihn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. humedecer
Dampen the edges of the pastry with a little water and press together to seal.Humedece los bordes de la masa con un poco de agua y ciérralos haciéndoles un repulgo.
a. enfriar (enthusiasm)
The bad weather failed to dampen the spectators' enthusiasm.El mal tiempo no enfrió el entusiasmo de los espectadores.
b. hacer perder (hope)
Nico losing his job quickly dampened any hopes of us being able to move.El hecho de que Nico perdiera su trabajo rápidamente nos hizo perder las esperanzas de poder mudarnos.
c. apagar
Her constant rejection did nothing to dampen his ardor.Su reiterado rechazo no apagó su pasión en lo más mínimo.
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