今天我们要学的词是 put a damper on. To put a damper on 有降低热烈程度，或令人扫兴的意思。Rain showers put a damper on Mother's Day, causing most of the outdoor activities to be canceled. 母亲节下雨，大部分户外活动都被取消了，令人扫兴。包括沙特阿拉伯在内的好几位国家首脑都不准备出席在美国戴维营召开的波斯湾国家首脑峰会。Their absences will put a damper on talks that are intended to reassure key Arab allies. 这次峰会目的是消除核心阿拉伯盟国的疑虑，这几位首脑的缺席让会谈黯然失色。好的，今天我们学习的词是 put a damper on, put a damper on, put a damper on...