PHRASAL VERB 抑制,平息(强烈的感情、争吵或危机) To damp down something such as a strong emotion, an argument, or a crisis means to make it calmer or less intense. 抑制,平息(强烈的感情、争吵或危机)
His hand moved to his mouth as he tried to damp down the panic. [VERBPREP. noun]
他用手捂住嘴巴,力图平息内心的恐慌。
The entire spending boost could go on wage demands unless expectations are damped down. [beVERB-ed PREP.]