English Dictionary

tamp down

動詞

広義 慣用表現

To compact a substance (usually soil) until it is flat. / (idiomatic, by extension) To suppress (something, usually an emotion or thought).

日本語の意味

土などの物質を平らになるまで押し固める / （比喩的に）感情や思考などを抑え込む

Please tamp down the soil around the new plants to ensure they have firm support.

新しく植えた植物の周りの土を押し固めて、しっかり支えられるようにしてください。

意味（1）

To compact a substance (usually soil) until it is flat.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, by extension) To suppress (something, usually an emotion or thought).

Mr. Trump’s aides also have tried to tamp down questions about the former president’s frustrations, so as not to elevate Mr. DeSantis.

tamps down （ present singular third-person ）

tamping down （ participle present ）

tamped down （ participle past ）

tamped down （ past ）