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damp

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Số nhiều: dampsQuá khứ: dampedPhân từ 2: dampedV-ing: dampingSo sánh hơn: damperSo sánh nhất: dampest

This word evokes a sensation of clinging moisture and chill. It is distinct from wet, which implies a saturation of liquid, whereas damp suggests a pervasive, lingering humidity that often feels sticky or clammy. It is frequently associated with decay, mold, or an uncomfortable indoor environment. In technical or emotional contexts, it describes the suppression of energy. To damp a vibration or a feeling is to stifle its peak, creating a muted or subdued effect. This transition from physical moisture to metaphorical suppression highlights a common theme of reducing intensity.

Used as a mass noun to describe the general state of moisture in the air or a building.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

Slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant or cold.

"The laundry is still damp."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

"She dampened the cloth with warm water."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

"The curtains helped damp the noise from the street."

Danh từ

"The cellar was filled with a heavy damp."

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