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dent

释义

dent

noun countable

UK /dent/

Word Forms

singular	dent
plural	dents

1
a place where a surface has been pushed or knocked inwards
Synonyms and related words
Marks created by pressure
imprint
print
footprint

phrases

make a dent in something

dent

noun countable

US /dent/

Word Forms

singular	dent
plural	dents

1
a place where a surface has been pushed or knocked inward
Synonyms and related words
Marks created by pressure
print
imprint
indentation

phrases

make a dent in something

dent

verb transitive

UK /dent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	dent
he/she/it	dents
present participle	denting
past tense	dented
past participle	dented

1
to make a dent in a surface
The impact had dented the car’s front bumper.
Synonyms and related words
To make a hole, dent or line in something
tear
pierce
pit
2
to have a bad effect on something
Their confidence had been badly dented by the defeat.
Synonyms and related words
To have a bad effect, or to reduce a good effect
damage
spoil
harm

dent

verb transitive

US /dent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	dent
he/she/it	dents
present participle	denting
past tense	dented
past participle	dented

1
to make a dent in a surface
The impact had dented the car’s front bumper.
Synonyms and related words
To make a hole, dent or line in something
tear
pierce
puncture
2
to have a bad effect on something
Their confidence had been badly dented by the defeat.
Synonyms and related words
To have a bad effect, or to reduce a good effect
cost
damage
spoil

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