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NOUN. 名词1.?[C 可数名词] 凹痕A dent is a hollow in the surface of something which has been caused by hitting or pressing it. 双语例句例: I was convinced there was a dent in the bonnet which hadn't been there before. 我确信车盖上出现了一个以前没有的凹痕。
VERB. 动词1.?[T 及物动词] 使产生凹痕If you dent the surface of something, you make a hollow area in it by hitting or pressing it. 双语例句例: Its brass feet dented the carpet's thick pile. 它的铜支脚在厚厚的地毯绒面上压出了印痕。 2.?[T 及物动词] 挫伤(信心等)If something dents your confidence or your pride, it makes you realize that you are not as good or successful as you thought. 双语例句例: Record oil prices have dented consumer confidence. 前所未有的高油价已经挫伤了消费者信心。
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