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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

dent

英  [dent]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词

  • dents

    1. [C 可数名词] 凹痕

    A dent is a hollow in the surface of something which has been caused by hitting or pressing it.

    双语例句

    例：

    I was convinced there was a dent in the bonnet which hadn't been there before.

    我确信车盖上出现了一个以前没有的凹痕。

    VERB. 动词

  • dents , denting , dented

    1. [T 及物动词] 使产生凹痕

    If you dent the surface of something, you make a hollow area in it by hitting or pressing it.

    双语例句

    例：

    Its brass feet dented the carpet's thick pile.

    它的铜支脚在厚厚的地毯绒面上压出了印痕。

    2. [T 及物动词] 挫伤（信心等）

    If something dents your confidence or your pride, it makes you realize that you are not as good or successful as you thought.

    双语例句

    例：

    Record oil prices have dented consumer confidence.

    前所未有的高油价已经挫伤了消费者信心。

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