dented

• 形容物体表面因撞击或压力而出现凹陷或坑洼。

Describes an object that has a small hollow or depression in its surface, typically caused by a blow or pressure.

1. Having a depression or markB1formal

   Describes an object that has a small hollow or mark on its surface, usually caused by a blow or pressure.

   凹陷的

   • The car door was dented after the accident.
   • He returned the dented can to the store.
   • The metal surface was dented from the heavy impact.

   反义词flatsmoothunblemishedundamaged

2. Damaged or reducedB2informal

   Used figuratively to describe something that has been damaged, weakened, or reduced in value or reputation.

   受损的

   • His reputation was dented by the scandal.
   • The company's profits were dented by the economic downturn.
   • Her confidence was dented after the harsh criticism.

   同义词blemisheddamageddiminishedhurtimpairedmarredreducedweakened

   反义词flawlessimpeccableintactpristineunblemishedundamagedunharmedunscathed

• 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。

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

1. Make a hollow markB1formal

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

   使凹陷

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

   同义词bashdingdintgougeindent

2. Reduce or damageB2informal

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

   削弱或损害

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

   同义词damagediminishharmhurtimpairinjurelessenmarreducetarnishundermineweaken

   反义词boostenhanceimprovestrengthen