indent
US /ɪnˈdent/
UK /ɪnˈdent/
动词
1.
缩进
to start a line of text further from the margin than the main part of the text
示例:
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Always indent the first line of each paragraph.
每段的第一行总是要缩进。
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The bullet points were clearly indented for readability.
项目符号为了可读性而明显缩进。
2.
使凹陷, 压痕
to make a sharp, deep hollow or cut in a surface
示例:
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The impact of the stone indented the car door.
石头的撞击使车门凹陷。
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The heavy box indented the soft wood of the floor.
沉重的箱子使地板的软木凹陷。
名词
1.
缩进
a space left by indenting a line or block of text
示例:
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Make sure the indent is consistent throughout the document.
确保整个文档的缩进一致。
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The paragraph began with a five-space indent.
该段落以五格缩进开始。
2.
凹痕, 压痕
a sharp, deep hollow or cut made in a surface
示例:
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There was a small indent on the side of the car from the collision.
碰撞导致车侧面有一个小凹痕。
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The heavy furniture left a permanent indent in the carpet.
沉重的家具在地毯上留下了永久的凹痕。