
compact
词源
源自拉丁语 'compactus',意为'压在一起',由 'com-'(一起)和 'pangere'(固定)组成。
adjective
❶ 形容物体紧密或小巧,占据空间少,通常设计得高效且不浪费空间。
“This car is very compact, perfect for city driving.”
(这辆车非常紧凑,非常适合城市驾驶。)
“She carried a compact mirror in her purse.”
(她在钱包里带了一面小镜子。)
❶ 指协议或合同等文件简洁明了,没有多余的内容。
“The agreement was written in a compact form.”
(这份协议写得简明扼要。)
“They signed a compact to share resources.”
(他们签署了一份资源共享的简明协议。)
verb
❶ 将某物压缩或压紧,使其占据更小的空间。
“He compacted the trash to fit more in the bin.”
(他把垃圾压紧以便在垃圾桶里装更多。)
“The machine compacts the waste into blocks.”
(这台机器将废物压成块状。)
noun
❶ 一种小巧的盒子或容器,通常用于存放化妆品或小物件。
“She opened her compact to check her makeup.”
(她打开粉盒检查妆容。)
“He bought a compact for his loose change.”
(他买了一个小盒子放零钱。)
❶ 正式或非正式的协议或合同。
“The two leaders signed a compact to reduce pollution.”
(两位领导人签署了一份减少污染的协议。)
“The compact between the companies was finalized.”
(公司之间的协议最终敲定了。)
常见短语
compact car — 指小型汽车,通常比普通轿车更小,适合城市驾驶或节省燃油。
“She drives a compact car because it's easier to park.”
(她开一辆小型汽车,因为更容易停车。)
compact disc — 即CD,一种用于存储音乐或数据的光盘,直径通常为12厘米。
“He still listens to music on compact discs.”
(他仍然用CD听音乐。)