| 释义 |
in·den·ta·tion
\ˌinˌden.ˈtāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: indent (I) + -ation
1.
a. : an angular cut (as a notch) or something resembling such a cut in an edge
< indentations along the edge of a leaf >
b. : a usually deep recess (as in a coastline)
< many bays pockmark the coast with indentations >
2. : the action of indenting or condition of being indented
3. [indent (III) + -ation] : a usually small surface depression (as a dent or hollow) made by or as if by striking or pressing
< noticed that the metal was covered with indentations >
4. : indention 2 |