make a dent

• v. 造成凹陷；削弱；取得进展

make a dent的用法和样例：

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. This defeat has made a dent in my pride.
   这次挫败削弱了我的自尊心。
2. A cold had lowered her resistance.
   感冒已削弱了她的抵抗力。
3. I haven't even made a dent in this job.
   我这工作没有取得进展。
4. They helped mathematics make progress.
   他们帮助数学取得进展。