compact
adj
1
(a) closely packed together 裝填緊密的
a compact mass of sand 堅實的沙堆
Stamp the soil down so that it's compact. 把泥土踩結實.
(b) neatly fitted in a small space (在一個小空間里)整齊填滿的
a compact flat, car, kit 小型的單元、 汽車、 箱子等
The computer looks compact and functional. 這個計算機看起來小巧而實用.
2 (of literary style) condensed; concise (指文體)簡潔的, 緊湊的. compact, v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被動語態]
press (sth) firmly together 將(某物)緊壓在一起
The compacted snow on the pavement turned to ice. 人行道上被踩實的雪已變成了冰.
compact n agreement or contract between two or more parties 協議; 條約; 契約; 合同
The two states made a compact to co-operate against terrorism. 兩國簽訂了反恐怖主義合作協議.
compact n
1 small flat portable case for face-powder, usu also containing a powder-puff and a mirror 小粉盒(通常帶粉撲和鏡子).
2 (esp US) small car 小型汽車.