dent

A noun referring to a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое углубление или вмятину на поверхности, обычно вызванное ударом или давлением.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña depresión o abolladura en una superficie, generalmente causada por un golpe o presión.frNom désignant une petite dépression ou enfoncement sur une surface, généralement causé par un choc ou une pression ; également, une encoche ou fissure sur un bord.deSubstantiv, das eine kleine Vertiefung oder Delle auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet, meist verursacht durch einen Schlag oder Druck.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena depressão ou amassado na superfície de algo, geralmente causado por impacto ou pressão; também pode se referir a uma marca ou impressão deixada por pressão.zh名词，指物体表面因撞击或压力而形成的小凹陷或坑，也可指数量或程度上的减少。arاسم يدل على انخفاض أو تجويف صغير على سطح شيء ما، غالبًا بسبب ضربة أو ضغط.

1. Physical indentation B1 formal

   A small hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

   • There was a large dent in the car door after the accident.
   • He noticed a dent in the metal table.
   • The hailstorm left several dents on the roof of the house.

   ruВмятинаesAbolladurafrEnfoncement, bossedeDelleptAmassadozh凹痕arانبعاج

   Synonymes: concavitycraterdepressiondinghollowindentationnotchpit

2. Reduction or negative impact B2 informal

   A noticeable reduction or harmful effect, especially on an amount of money or resources.

   • The expensive repairs made a big dent in his savings.
   • The new tax law put a dent in the company's profits.
   • Her illness put a dent in her plans for the summer.

   ruУщербesmella, reducción o impacto negativofrRéduction (impact négatif)deSchadenptRedução prejudicialzh削减；损害arتقليص أو تأثير سلبي

   Synonymes: blowcutdamagedecreasedrainharmreductionsetback

   Antonymes: boostincrease

• dents plural form
• dents' possessive plural form
• dent's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically by impact or pressure.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию небольшого углубления или вмятины на поверхности, обычно в результате удара или давления.esVerbo que indica la acción de crear una pequeña abolladura o hundimiento en una superficie, generalmente por un golpe o presión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer une petite dépression ou une bosse sur une surface, généralement à la suite d'un choc ou d'une pression.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine kleine Vertiefung oder Delle auf einer Oberfläche zu erzeugen, meist durch einen Schlag oder Druck. Es kann auch bedeuten, eine Oberfläche auf diese Weise zu beschädigen oder zu verformen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de criar uma pequena depressão ou amassado na superfície de algo, geralmente como resultado de um impacto ou pressão.zh动词，表示使表面产生小凹陷或压痕，通常由撞击或压力造成；也可指造成这种凹陷。arفعل يدل على إحداث انبعاج أو تجويف صغير في سطح شيء ما، عادةً نتيجة ضربة أو ضغط.

1. Make a hollow mark B1 formal

   To make a small hollow or depression in a surface, typically by hitting or pressing.

   • The hail dented the roof of the car.
   • He accidentally dented the metal cabinet with his elbow.
   • The heavy box dented the wooden floor.

   ruВдавливатьesAbollarfrbosselerdeEinbeulenptAmassarzh使凹陷arيُحدث انبعاجًا

   Synonymes: bashdingdintgougeindent

2. Reduce or damage B2 informal

   To diminish or harm something, such as confidence, reputation, or finances.

   • The scandal dented his reputation in the community.
   • The unexpected expenses dented their savings significantly.
   • Her harsh criticism dented his self-esteem.

   ruУменьшить или повредитьesMellar / Dañarfrentamer, porter atteintedeSchaden zufügen oder verringernptReduzir ou prejudicarzh削弱或损害arتقليل أو إضرار

   Synonymes: damagediminishharmhurtimpairinjurelessenmarreducetarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymes: boostenhanceimprovestrengthen

• dented past participle
• dented past simple
• denting present participle
• dents third person singular