dent
🇬🇧 UK/dent/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A small hollow made in a surface by a blow or pressure; a noticeable reduction or impact on something.
凹痕,凹陷;削减,影响
v.
To make a hollow in a surface by striking it; to reduce or weaken something.
使凹陷,压出凹痕;削弱
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived=dent
Common Collocations
- 1.make a dent造成打击
Example Sentences
- 1.
A dent in the car door resulted from the parking lot accident.
- 2.
The scandal made a dent in his political career.