词汇 | dense |
释义 | dense 1 ENTRIES FOUND: dense (adjective) dense /ˈdɛns/ adjective denser; densest dense /ˈdɛns/ adjective denser; densest Learner's definition of DENSE [or more dense; most dense] 1 : 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 2 : 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。 3 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。 4 : difficult to see through浓密的;浓重的 We drove though dense [=thick] fog/smoke.我们开车穿过了浓雾/浓烟。 5 : 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。 6 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 a densely populated area [=an area in which many people live]人口密集的地区 densely forested mountains丛林密布的山脉 a densely packed sports arena人头攒动的体育场 — denseness noun [noncount] |
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