dent /dɛnt/ TEM8 ( denting, dented, dents )

• 1. 

  V-T If you dent the surface of something, you make a hollow area in it by hitting or pressing it. 使(外表)产生凹痕

  例：

  Its brass feet dented the carpet's thick pile.

  它的铜支架把厚厚的地毯表面压出了印痕。

• 2. 

  V-T If something dents your confidence or your pride, it makes you realize that you are not as good or successful as you thought. 挫伤 (信心或自尊等)

  例：

  Record oil prices have dented consumer confidence.

  前所未有的高油价已经挫伤消费者信心。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A dent is a hollow in the surface of something which has been caused by hitting or pressing it. 凹痕

  例：

  I was convinced there was a dent in the hood which hadn't been there before.

  我确信车盖上有一个以前没有的凹痕。

• 4. 

  N a toothlike protuberance, esp the tooth of a sprocket or gearwheel 齿状突出物; (齿轮的)齿