The adjective and verb are pronounced /kəm'pækt/. The noun is pronounced /'kɒmpækt/. 形容词和动词读作 /kəm'pækt/,名词读作 /'kɒmpækt/。
1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 小而紧凑的 Compact things are small or take up very little space. You use this word when you think this is a good quality. 小而紧凑的 [approval]
2 ADJ-GRADED 矮小结实的;矮壮的 A compact person is small but strong. 矮小结实的;矮壮的
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He was compact, probably no taller than me.
他矮小壮实,可能并不比我高。
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He looked physically very powerful, athletic in a compact way.
他看上去非常强壮,像个敦实的运动员。
3 ADJ [ADJ n] 小巧的;袖珍的 A compact cassette, camera, or car is a small type of cassette, camera, or car. 小巧的;袖珍的
4 VERB 把…压实(或压紧) To compact something means to press it so that it becomes more solid. 把…压实(或压紧) [formal]
SYN pack closely, stuff, cram, compress
5 N-COUNT (内有镜子的)化妆粉盒 A compact is a small, flat case that contains face powder and a mirror. (内有镜子的)化妆粉盒
SYN agreement, deal [informal] , understanding, contract
Word Link | com ≈ with, together : combine, compact, companion |
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