compact
adj
1
(a) closely packed together 装填紧密的
a compact mass of sand 坚实的沙堆
Stamp the soil down so that it´s compact. 把泥土踩结实.
(b) neatly fitted in a small space (在一个小空间里)整齐填满的
a compact flat, car, kit 小型的单元、 汽车、 箱子等
The computer looks compact and functional. 这个计算机看起来小巧而实用.
2 (of literary style) condensed; concise (指文体)简洁的, 紧凑的. compact, v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
press (sth) firmly together 将(某物)紧压在一起
The compacted snow on the pavement turned to ice. 人行道上被踩实的雪已变成了冰.
compact n agreement or contract between two or more parties 协议; 条约; 契约; 合同
The two states made a compact to co-operate against terrorism. 两国签订了反恐怖主义合作协议.
compact n
1 small flat portable case for face-powder, usu also containing a powder-puff and a mirror 小粉盒(通常带粉扑和镜子).
2 (esp US) small car 小型汽车.