Definitions
adj. Containing many things packed closely together
密集的；浓密的
adj. Difficult to understand because information is tightly packed
晦涩难懂的
adj. Slow to understand things
愚钝的
Example
Dense fog hid the bridge from our kitchen window.
浓雾遮住了从我们厨房窗口能看到的那座桥。
Dense urban development can reduce travel distances, but it requires careful planning to preserve green spaces.
高密度城市开发可以缩短出行距离，但需要精心规划以保留绿地。
Collocations
- dense fog
- dense forest
- dense population
- dense prose
Word family
- density (n.)
- densely (adv.)
Synonyms
- thick
- closely packed
Antonyms
- sparse
Usage tip
形容人愚钝时有冒犯意味；密集地用densely。
FAQ
- What does dense mean?
- Containing many things packed closely together Difficult to understand because information is tightly packed Slow to understand things
- How is dense pronounced?
- UK /dens/, US /dens/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
