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dense

UK //dens//US //dens//

词源

源自拉丁语 'densus',意为厚、密、紧凑,14世纪后期通过古法语进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容物质或物体紧密、厚实,单位体积内含有大量物质,如浓密的森林或高密度的材料。

“The forest was so dense that sunlight couldn't reach the ground.”

(森林如此茂密,阳光都无法照射到地面。)

“This metal is very dense and heavy.”

(这种金属密度很高,非常沉重。)

❶ 形容人理解力差或反应迟钝,常带有贬义,指思维不够敏捷。

“He's a bit dense when it comes to understanding jokes.”

(他在理解笑话方面有点迟钝。)

“Don't be so dense - it's obvious what she meant!”

(别这么不开窍,她的意思很明显!)

同义词:thick, compact, crowded, slow, stupid

常见短语

dense population — 指人口密集的地区,单位面积内居住着大量人群。

“Tokyo has one of the most dense populations in the world.”

(东京是世界上人口最密集的城市之一。)

dense fog — 形容非常浓密的雾,能见度极低的气象状况。

“The airport canceled flights due to dense fog.”

(由于浓雾,机场取消了航班。)