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单词 pent
释义 pent
I. \ˈpent\ adjective
Etymology: probably from past participle of obsolete English pend to pen, confine, from Middle English penden — more at pend
: shut up : penned, confined — often used with up or in
 < slow-moving vehicles can turn aside to allow pent-up traffic … in the rear to proceed onward — New York Times >
 < she listened until her pent breath tore itself from her lungs — John Faulkner >
 < famous Quarter … pent in a sliver of space, seven blocks long, three wide — Saturday Review >
II. noun
(-s)
obsolete : a place containing pent-up water : reservoir
III. \ˈpent\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: by shortening
: penthouse 1
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