dent
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/dent/
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/dent/
to make a hollow mark by hitting a hard surface
The hailstorm dented the roof of my car.
冰雹砸坏了我的车顶。
to reduce someone's confidence or reputation
The criticism did not dent his enthusiasm for the project.
批评并没有削弱他对这个项目的热情。
a hollow mark on a hard surface from being hit
There was a small dent in the door from the accident.
事故导致门上有一个小凹痕。