This idiom means to pour cold water. It is used metaphorically to discourage someone's enthusiasm or dash their hopes.
比喻挫伤别人的热情或兴致。
| 成语 | 泼冷水 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 比喻挫伤别人的热情或兴致。 |
| 拼音 | pō lěng shuǐ |
| 拼音码 | pls |
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