buzzkill
noun [ C usually singular ] informal uk/ˈbʌz.kɪl/ us/ˈbʌz.kɪl/
扫兴的事情（或人）
something or someone that spoils people's feelings of excitement, enjoyment, or pleasure
Hearing how fattening this delicious food is would be a total buzzkill. 听说这道美味佳肴会让人发胖，真是扫兴。
She reminded us we had to get up early - she's such a buzzkill. 她提醒我们必须早起——她真扫兴。
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- I hate to be a buzzkill, but I don't think you should drive after that beer.
- Cigar smoking can cause cancers of the mouth and throat, even if you do not inhale, which is a serious buzzkill.
- I asked for a book of feminist literary criticism from Santa, a Christmas buzzkill if there ever was one.
- She wouldn't let us look after the puppy because she is a total buzzkill.