damp-proof
adjective UK (also damp proof) uk/ˈdæmpˌpruːf/ us/ˈdæmpˌpruːf/
[ before noun ]防湿的，防潮的
intended to stop water from getting through something and causing damage, for example in the walls of a house
On top of concrete, you will need a damp-proof membrane. 在混凝土上面需要加一层防潮膜。
I don't think the damp-proof treatment that you carried out has had any effect. 我觉得你做的防潮处理没有任何效果。
See also: damp course
防潮
able to avoid being damaged by water getting through something
She wants to make the shed damp-proof and give it proper windows. 她想让棚子防潮，并适当地开些窗户。
These paints are not damp-proof.
- More examples
- Lay a waterproof membrane on the roof of the shed, which could be a pond liner or damp-proof membrane.
- It can be difficult to estimate the cost of carrying out work such as the injection of a damp proof membrane.
- This foam filler is damp-proof and suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
damp-proof
verb [ T ] UK (also damp proof) uk/ˈdæmpˌpruːf/ us/ˈdæmpˌpruːf/
防潮处理
to make changes to a building, for example to its walls, that are intended to stop water from getting through and causing damage
The thick walls are built from earth and there is no point in trying to damp-proof them. 这些厚墙是用泥土建的，不需要作防潮处理。
The house had to be rewired and the basement had to be damp-proofed. 房子必须重新布线，地下室必须作防潮处理。
See also: damp-proofing
- More examples
- There are products available for damp-proofing the interior of damp walls.
- Over the years, he damp-proofed the house, repaired the roof and the windows, and installed new gutters.
- As well as being extended, the property was re-roofed and damp proofed.