1 compact /kəmˈpækt/ adjective Learner's definition of COMPACT
[more compact; most compact]
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a : smaller than other things of the same kind小型的;袖珍的 b : using little space and having parts that are close together紧凑的;体积小的 2
: closely or firmly packed or joined together紧实的 3
of a person or animal : short but solid and strong矮壮的;敦实的
— compactly
adverb -
The crib folds compactly for traveling. [=the crib can be folded so that its parts are close together]这种婴儿床折叠后十分小巧,方便出行时携带。
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a compactly built hockey player矮小而健壮的冰球运动员
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compactly designed computers设计小巧的电脑
— compactness
/kəmˈpæktnəs/ noun [noncount] 2 compact /kəmˈpækt/ verb compacts; compacted; compacting
compacts; compacted; compacting
Learner's definition of COMPACT
: to press (something) so that it is harder and fills less space压实;压紧 [+ object]
[no object]
— compactor
also compacter /kəmˈpæktɚ/ noun, plural compactors also compacters [count] 3 compact /ˈkɑːmˌpækt/ noun plural compacts
plural compacts
Learner's definition of COMPACT
[count]
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: a small flat case containing powder or makeup for a woman's face小粉盒 — see picture at grooming 4 compact /ˈkɑːmˌpækt/ noun plural compacts
plural compacts
Learner's definition of COMPACT
[count] formal
: an agreement between two or more people or groups协定;协议;契约