compacts
compacts — 形容詞
- compactspositive
- more compactscomparative
- most compactssuperlative
1. having parts that are arranged very close to each other, so the whole thing take
緊湊的
各部分排列緊密，不佔多餘空間
having parts that are arranged very close to each other, so the whole thing takes up only a small amount of space
Yuna packed a compact suitcase with everything she needed for a week in Tokyo.
Yuna 收拾了一個緊湊的行李箱，裝了去東京一週所需的所有物品。
The soil in the garden was so compact that water could not soak through easily.
花園裡的土壤非常密實，水很難滲透進去。
compact + noun describing physical density of earth/soil
Romi bought a compact digital camera that fits easily in her coat pocket.
Romi 買了一台小巧的數位相機，可以輕鬆放進外套口袋。
The apartments in this building are compact but well designed, with clever storage space.
這棟大樓的公寓雖然小巧，但設計巧妙，收納空間充足。
Folake stored the camping gear in a compact bag that weighed almost nothing.
Folake 把露營裝備收進一個幾乎沒有重量的小巧袋子裡。
用法筆記
Commonly used to describe objects, devices, rooms, or materials that are efficiently arranged. The opposite sense ('spacious', 'loose') is a natural contrast.
常見錯誤
2. expressed using very few words while still giving the necessary information
簡潔的
用少量文字清楚表達
expressed using very few words while still giving the necessary information
Andrei gave a compact summary of the three-hour meeting in just two minutes.
Andrei 只用兩分鐘就對長達三小時的會議做了簡潔的總結。
compact + summary / description for concise communication
The article was compact and clear, making it easy for students to understand.
那篇文章簡潔明瞭，學生很容易理解。
Emily prefers compact explanations that get straight to the point.
Emily 比較喜歡直截了當的簡潔說明。
The guidebook offers a compact description of each museum's best exhibits.
這本旅遊指南用簡潔的文字介紹了每間博物館最精彩的展品。
常見錯誤
3. having a body that is short, strong, and solid, without being thin or delicate
矮壯的
身材短小而強壯的
having a body that is short, strong, and solid, without being thin or delicate
The rugby player was compact but powerful, with broad shoulders and strong legs.
那位橄欖球運動員身材矮壯但力量強大，肩膀寬闊、雙腿強健。
compact + person (athlete) for short, strong physique
Darius had a compact build that helped him move quickly through the crowd.
Darius 體型結實，讓他在人群中移動得非常迅速。
Though compact in stature, the climber was able to carry heavy gear up the mountain.
儘管身材矮壯，這位攀岩者仍能揹著沉重的裝備上山。
Pim's compact frame allowed him to fit comfortably into the small racing car.
Pim 矮壯的身軀讓他能夠舒適地坐進小型賽車裡。
用法筆記
Almost always used to describe a person's physical build, not objects. Never means 'short in height only' — it always includes the idea of solidness or strength.
compacts — 名詞
- compactssingular
- compactsesplural
1. a small flat container with a mirror inside, used for carrying face powder and p
粉盒
附鏡子的小型化妝盒
a small flat container with a mirror inside, used for carrying face powder and putting it on
Amira opened her compact and checked her makeup before the interview.
Amira 在面試前打開粉盒，檢查了一下妝容。
The antique silver compact on the dresser had belonged to her grandmother.
梳妝台上那個古董銀製粉盒是她祖母留下來的。
antique / silver compact — describing the container's material or age
Eitan bought a small compact with a delicate flower pattern on the lid.
Eitan 買了一個小巧的粉盒，蓋子上有精緻的花朵圖案。
Vinícius found a lipstick and a powder compact in the bathroom cabinet.
Vinícius 在浴室櫃子裡找到了一支口紅和一個粉盒。
- powder case
more descriptive but less common; 'compact' is the standard term
用法筆記
In this sense the word 'compact' is always a noun, never an adjective. Usually the meaning is clear from context — a powder compact has a mirror and is carried in a handbag.
常見錯誤
2. a car that is smaller than a standard car, designed to use less fuel and be easi
小型車
比普通車小的汽車
a car that is smaller than a standard car, designed to use less fuel and be easier to park in cities
The rental agency only had compacts available, so they booked a small blue hatchback.
租車公司只剩小型車可選，所以他們訂了一輛藍色的小型掀背車。
compacts (plural) — car category, not singular car
Compacts are much easier to park in narrow city streets than full-size cars.
在狹窄的市區街道上，小型車比大型車好停得多。
Folake chose a compact because it was cheaper to run and needed less petrol.
Folake 選擇小型車是因為駕駛成本較低，用油也比較省。
Michael drove a compact for years before upgrading to a family van.
Michael 開了多年的小型車，後來才換成家庭用休旅車。
- SUV
much larger vehicle type
- full-size car
larger size class
用法筆記
This sense is most common in American English. In British English 'small car' or 'city car' is more frequent. 'Compact' sits between 'subcompact' (smaller) and 'midsize' (larger) in US car classifications.
3. a serious written or spoken agreement between people, groups, or countries, wher
契約；協定
正式的書面協議
a serious written or spoken agreement between people, groups, or countries, where each side makes a clear promise to do something
The two nations signed a compact to cooperate on climate change research.
兩國簽署了一項協定，合作進行氣候變遷研究。
signed a compact — formal agreement between countries
Under the compact, each company agreed to share its technology with the other.
根據這項協定，每家企業同意與對方分享自己的技術。
Aarav and his business partner drew up a compact that clearly stated their duties.
Aarav 和他的合夥人擬定了一份契約，清楚規定了雙方的職責。
Sivan Solar and Amihan Energy signed a compact to share research on battery storage technology.
Sivan Solar 與 Amihan Energy 簽署了一項協定，分享電池儲能技術的研究成果。
用法筆記
Stronger than a simple 'agreement' — a compact implies a solemn, binding commitment. Often used for international treaties. The phrase 'social compact' (also called 'social contract') is a fixed expression in philosophy and politics.
compacts — 動詞
- compactspresent simple I / you / we / they
- compactses3rd person singular
- compactsing-ing form
- compactsedpast simple
1. to press something such as earth, snow, or waste with great force so that it bec
壓縮；壓實
用力擠壓使體積變小
to press something such as earth, snow, or waste with great force so that it becomes much denser and takes up less space
The garbage truck compacts the rubbish so that more waste fits inside.
垃圾車會壓縮垃圾，以便裝進更多廢棄物。
compacts + rubbish/waste — everyday use for garbage trucks
Walking on the path for years had compacted the earth into a hard surface.
長年有人在這條小徑上行走，把泥土壓實成了一層堅硬的地面。
passive: be compacted by repeated pressure/weight
Romi compacted the cardboard boxes before putting them in the recycling bin.
Romi 把紙箱壓扁後放進回收桶。
The machine compacts the metal scraps into small blocks for easy transport.
機器將金屬廢料壓成小塊，方便運輸。
- loosen
to make something less tight or compact
- spread out
to arrange over a larger area
文法句型
compact + object
用法筆記
Often used in industrial or environmental contexts (waste disposal, road building, recycling). The past participle 'compacted' is very common as an adjective-like form ('compacted snow', 'compacted soil').