HSK V7-9
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Definition

to have one's spirits dampened/to feel disappointed

Example

As a Verb

spoil the fun; damp one's spirit; throw a damper over; impair one's interest; cloud/spoil/dampen one's pleasure; throw a wet blanket (on)

1
Zhēn
jiào
rén
sǎoxìng
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!

How disappointing!

2
Gōngzhòng
公众
de
lěngdàn
冷淡
shǐ
使
hěn
sǎoxìng
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His zeal was dampened by the apathy of the public.

3
Biè
sǎo
le
jiā
大家
de
xīng
  

Don't spoil the pleasure of everyone.

4
Shǐ
使
rén
sǎoxìng
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de
rén

wet blanket; damper

5
Shǐ
使
rén
sǎoxìng
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rain on sb's parade

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