compactly

IPA/kəmˈpæktli/
IPA/kəmˈpæktli/

compactly — 副詞

1. using space or words efficiently so that many items, parts, or ideas fit into a

1.副詞B2
釋義

緊湊地

在有限空間或篇幅中容納大量內容

using space or words efficiently so that many items, parts, or ideas fit into a limited area or short form.

例句

Sumin packed her camping gear compactly into a single backpack before the trip.

Sumin 在出發前把露營裝備緊湊地塞進一個背包裡。

packed + compactly + into [container]

The architect designed the kitchen compactly, fitting all appliances into a small corner.

建築師把廚房設計得很緊湊,把所有設備裝進一個小角落。

designed + compactly + fitting [items] into [space]

同義詞
  • tightly

    Focuses on the closeness of fit rather than efficient use of space; 'the boxes were wedged tightly together' suggests force.

  • neatly

    Emphasises tidiness and order; 'compactly' emphasises space-saving.

  • efficiently

    Broader term covering time, energy or cost; 'compactly' is specifically about spatial or textual density.

反義詞
  • loosely

    With plenty of space or gaps between items.

  • sprawlingly

    In a way that spreads out over a large area.

用法筆記

Can describe physical arrangement (objects, furniture, buildings) or abstract arrangement (writing, arguments, code). The physical sense is more common.

常見錯誤

The room was compactly decorated with paintings.
The room was compactly furnished with a bed, desk and wardrobe.
💡'compactly' works for functional arrangement, not decorative elements.