강한 충격이나 압력으로 인해 단단하고 매끄러운 표면이 움푹 들어간 곳
A slight hollow in a hard, even surface made by a blow or by pressure.
예문:
"There was a noticeable dent in the refrigerator door where the chair had hit it."
"The hail storm left dozens of tiny dents on the hood of my car."
수량, 가치, 진행 상황 등에서의 눈에 띄는 감소나 약화시키는 영향
A reduction or a diminishing effect, especially one caused by a specific expenditure or event.
예문:
"The expensive renovation made a massive dent in their retirement fund."
"The heavy rain didn't make a dent in the high temperature."
충격을 가하여 표면을 움푹 들어가게 만들다
To mark or damage a surface with a hollow caused by an impact.
예문:
"I accidentally dented the fender while trying to park in the tight space."
"The falling branch dented the metal roof of the shed."
자존심이나 명성, 확신 등을 손상시키거나 위축시키다
To have an adverse effect on something; to diminish or weaken something such as pride or confidence.
예문:
"The public apology significantly dented the celebrity's reputation."
"Losing the first match didn't dent the team's enthusiasm for the tournament."