English Dictionary

wet-blanket

動詞

To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.

日本語の意味

（人の）楽しみや満足感を損なう、盛り上がりをくじく / （態度や行動により）活気や雰囲気を台無しにする

Don't wet-blanket her excitement by pointing out every flaw.

すべての欠点を指摘して、彼女の興奮をしらけさせるのはやめてください。

意味（1）

To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.

A few other topics of general interest were introduced by Mr. Brooke and wet-blanketed by Mrs. Brooke, and conversation languished.

wet-blankets （ present singular third-person ）

wet-blanketing （ participle present ）

wet-blanketed （ participle past ）

wet-blanketed （ past ）