dent

dent
noun
  1. a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or the exertion of pressure
    凹陷
    ■a diminishing effect; a reduction
    削减
    a dent in profits.
    利润削减。
verb
[with obj.]
  1. mark with a dent
    使凹陷
    he hit a concrete bollard, denting the wing. and spoiler.
    他撞上了水泥系缆柱,使机翼和扰流板凹陷了。
    ■have an adverse effect on; diminish
    对…产生不利影响;使减退,削弱
    this neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm.
    这既没有吓住他也没有减弱他的热情。
语源
  1. Middle English (as a noun designating a blow with a weapon): variant of dint
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