tamp

夯实、捣实、压实

He tamped the soil around the new tree with his boot.

他用靴子把新栽树木周围的土压实。

填塞、塞紧

She tamped fresh coffee grounds into the filter basket.

她把新磨的咖啡粉填进滤杯里压平。

压制、抑制、降低常与 down 连用

The company tamped expectations about next year's profits.

公司刻意压低外界对明年获利的期待。

捣棒、夯具

He used a small tamp to press the tobacco into the bowl.

他用小捣棒把烟草压进烟斗里。

压平、压紧

Tamp down the gravel before you lay the paving stones.

铺石板之前先把碎石压平。

平息、压抑、缓和

The mayor tried to tamp down rumors about the closure.

市长试图平息关于停业的传言。