dense

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dense /ˈdɛns/ adjective

denser; densest

dense

/ˈdɛns/

adjective

denser; densest

Learner's definition of DENSE

[or more dense; most dense]

: having parts that are close together稠密的；茂密的；密实的

They cut a path through the dense jungle.他们在密林中开辟出一条小道。
dense undergrowth茂密的灌木丛
The book's pages were dense [=packed, filled] with helpful ideas.这本书里充满了有益的思想。
the cat's dense [=thick] coat of fur猫身上厚实的软毛
a dense tangle of wires一团缠得很紧密的电线
heavy, dense bread厚实的面包
a dense cluster of stars一簇繁星

: crowded with people（人口）密集的，密度大的

That part of the city has a dense population of immigrants.这座城市的这一区域内移民的人口很密集。
A dense mass of spectators filled the courtroom.黑压压的听众挤满了法庭。

informal : not smart : not able to understand things easily愚钝的；笨拙的

I'm sorry to be so dense [=slow-witted, stupid, dumb] this morning.我很抱歉今早的表现竟如此愚钝。
In the movie, she plays his kind but somewhat dense aunt.在影片中，她饰演了他那和蔼但又有点愚钝的姑妈。

: difficult to see through浓密的；浓重的

: difficult to understand

especially : hard to read难理解的；（尤指）难读懂的

The book's technical subject and dense prose will discourage many readers.此书的专业性主题和晦涩的散文叙说会使许多读者望而却步。

technical : heavier than most things of the same size密度大的；密实的

a dense substance like lead or mercury像铅或水银那样密度大的物质
a disease that causes bones to become less dense [=to become less solid and heavy]引起骨质疏松的疾病

— densely

adverb

noun [noncount]