compact

• 形容某物小巧、结构紧凑、占用空间少，也指内容简洁凝练。

Describes something that is small, neatly arranged, and takes up little space.

1. Small and neatly arrangedB1formal

   Closely and neatly packed together; taking up little space.

   紧凑的

   • The apartment is small but very compact.
   • She bought a compact car for city driving.
   • The design is compact and efficient.

   同义词compresseddenselittleneatshortsmallsnugtighttrim

   反义词bulkyloosescatteredspacious

2. Concise or briefB2formal

   Expressing something in a short and clear way.

   简明的

   • He gave a compact summary of the report.
   • The article is compact and informative.
   • Her speech was compact but powerful.

   同义词abridgedbriefconcisepithyshortsuccinctsummaryterse

   反义词diffuselengthylong-windedprolixverbosewordy

• 名词，指用于装化妆品的小扁盒（如粉饼盒），也指双方之间的正式协议或契约。

A noun referring to a small, flat container, typically for makeup or cosmetics, or a formal agreement or contract between parties.

1. Small case for makeupB1formal

   A small, flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and sometimes other cosmetics.

   粉盒

   • She opened her compact to check her makeup.
   • The compact fits easily into her handbag.
   • He bought her a vintage silver compact as a gift.

   同义词powder compact

2. B2formal

   A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.

   契约

   • The two nations signed a compact to reduce carbon emissions.
   • The compact between the companies outlined their partnership terms.
   • This compact ensures mutual cooperation in trade.

   同义词accordagreementconcordatcontractconventioncovenantpacttreaty

• 压缩或压紧某物使其更紧密、更致密；也可指精简、缩短（如文章、内容等）。

A verb meaning to press or squeeze something together, or to make something denser or more concise.

1. Compress or condenseB2formal

   To press something together tightly, making it smaller or denser.

   压紧

   • The machine compacts the trash into small bales.
   • She compacted the soil around the plant roots.
   • The snow was compacted by the weight of the cars.

   同义词compresscondenseconsolidateconstrictcramcrushpackpresssqueezetamp

   反义词expandfluffinflateloosen

2. Make conciseC1formal

   To express something in a shorter or more condensed form.

   压缩

   • The author compacted the entire history into a single chapter.
   • He compacted his speech to fit the time limit.
   • The report was compacted into a one-page summary.

   同义词abbreviatecompressconcentratecondensereduceshorten

   反义词elaborateexpandextendlengthen