释义 |
make a dent in 1. make less by a very small amount; reduce slightly 略为减少 * The boy shoveled and shoveled, but he didn't seem to make a dent in the pile of sand. 这男孩铲了又铲,可他好象并没有把沙铲走多少。 2. make a first step towards success in 取得进展 * Peter studied all evening, but hardly made a dent in his homework. 彼得整晚都在学习,但他的作业似乎没有进展。 |