indent

• 名词，有两个主要含义：1）外贸中的正式订货单，尤其指出口或进口货物的订单；2）文本排版中段落首行与页边之间的空白，即首行缩进。

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) an official order for goods to be exported or imported, and 2) a blank space left between the margin and the beginning of a line of text, typically at the start of a paragraph.

1. B2formalbritish

   A formal order for goods, especially for export or import.

   货物订单

   • The company placed an indent for raw materials from overseas.
   • The shipping department processed the indent for new machinery.
   • All indents must be approved by the purchasing manager.

   同义词orderpurchase orderrequestrequisition

2. Typographical spaceB1formal

   A blank space left between the margin and the beginning of a line of text, typically at the start of a paragraph.

   缩进

   • Use a tab key to create an indent at the start of each paragraph.
   • The first line of the paragraph has a two-centimeter indent.
   • The document formatting requires a standard indent for all sections.

   同义词indentationindention

• 指将文本或行从页边距向内缩进，或在表面上压出凹痕或凹陷的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting text or a line inward from the margin, or to make a notch or recess in a surface.

1. Set in from the marginB1formal

   To start a line of text further from the margin than the other lines, typically at the beginning of a paragraph.

   缩排

   • Please indent the first line of each paragraph.
   • The code block should be indented by four spaces.
   • He indented the quote to set it apart from the main text.

2. Cut or tear for authenticationC1formalbritishlegal

   To cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched to verify authenticity.

   锯齿状切割以验证真伪

   • The document was indented to prevent forgery.
   • They indented the edges of the contract for security.
   • The ancient scrolls were indented as a form of seal.

   同义词indenturejagnicknotchserrate

3. Make a depression intoB2formal

   To create a dent or hollow mark on a surface.

   使凹陷

   • The heavy box indented the soft carpet.
   • The hammer indented the metal sheet.
   • The pressure indented the clay surface.

   同义词dentdepressdimplegougehollowmarknotch

   反义词bulgeextendprotrude

4. Notch the edge ofC1formal

   To make a jagged or notched edge on something.

   使边缘成锯齿状

   • The craftsman indented the leather for decoration.
   • The saw indented the wood along the cut line.
   • The knife indented the paper edge.

   同义词jagnicknotchserrate

5. Bind by indentureC2formalbritishlegal

   To bind someone by a formal agreement, such as an apprenticeship or service contract.

   以契约束缚

   • The young boy was indentured to a blacksmith for seven years.
   • Many immigrants were indentured as servants in the colonies.
   • The apprentice was indentured under a master craftsman.

   同义词apprenticearticlebindindenture