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compact

释义

compact

adjective

UK /ˈkɒmpækt/UK /kəmˈpækt/

1
smaller than most things of the same kind
a compact car/camera
Synonyms and related words
Small in size
small
little
tiny
1. 1a
  small but arranged in a way that uses space very effectively
  a compact flat above the garage
  Synonyms and related words
  Small in size
  small
  little
  tiny
2. 1b
  small and with only small spaces between parts
  a compact bundle/mass
  Synonyms and related words
  Small in size
  small
  little
  tiny
3. 1c
  a compact person is physically small but looks strong
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing a person’s muscles and general shape
  an hourglass figure
  a wisp of a...
  barrel-chested
2
expressed clearly using few words
Synonyms and related words
Using few words in speech or writing
quiet
silent
brief

compact

adjective

US /kəmˈpækt/US /ˈkɑmˌpækt/

1
smaller than most things of the same kind
a compact car/camera
Synonyms and related words
Small in size
small
little
tiny
1. 1a
  small but arranged in a way that uses space very effectively
  a compact apartment above the garage
  Synonyms and related words
  Small in size
  small
  little
  tiny
2. 1b
  small and with only small spaces between parts
  a compact bundle/mass
  Synonyms and related words
  Small in size
  small
  little
  tiny
3. 1c
  a compact person is physically small but looks strong
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing a person’s muscles and general shape
  an hourglass figure
  a wisp of a...
  barrel-chested
2
expressed clearly using few words
Synonyms and related words
Using few words in speech or writing
quiet
silent
brief

compact

noun countable

UK /ˈkɒmpækt/

Word Forms

singular	compact
plural	compacts

1
a small flat container for face powder, with a mirror inside
Synonyms and related words
Make-up
bindi
blush
blusher
2
a newspaper with fairly small pages that deals with serious news issues
Synonyms and related words
Types of newspaper or magazine
back copy
back issue
back number
3
formalan agreement, often one that people make secretly
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
4
Americana small car
Synonyms and related words
Types of car
a good runner
automatic
cabriolet

compact

noun countable

US /ˈkɑmˌpækt/

Word Forms

singular	compact
plural	compacts

1
Americana small car
Synonyms and related words
Types of car
automatic
cabriolet
classic car
2
a small flat container for face powder, with a mirror inside
Synonyms and related words
Make-up
bindi
blush
blusher
3
formalan agreement, often one that people make secretly
Synonyms and related words
Agreement and agreements
agreement
contract
deal
4
a newspaper with fairly small pages that deals with serious news issues
Synonyms and related words
Types of newspaper or magazine
back copy
back issue
back number

compact

verb intransitive/transitive

UK /kəmˈpækt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	compact
he/she/it	compacts
present participle	compacting
past tense	compacted
past participle	compacted

1
to make something smaller or firmer by pressing it, or to become smaller or firmer in this way
Years of heavy use have compacted the soil.
The snow compacts and forms a solid layer.
Synonyms and related words
To make something smaller
reduce
thin
compact
Synonyms and related words
To become smaller
shrink
contract
compact

compact

verb intransitive/transitive

US /kəmˈpækt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	compact
he/she/it	compacts
present participle	compacting
past tense	compacted
past participle	compacted

1
to make something smaller or firmer by pressing it, or to become smaller or firmer in this way
Years of heavy use have compacted the soil.
The snow compacts and forms a solid layer.
Synonyms and related words
To make something smaller
reduce
shrink
condense
Synonyms and related words
To become smaller
shrink
contract
compact

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