indentation

indentation
noun
  1. [mass noun]the action of indenting or the state of being indented
    缩进;呈凹陷状;呈锯齿形
    paragraphs are marked off by indentation.
    段落以缩进表示。
    [count noun]an indentation for each change of speaker.
    每换一发言人设一缩进。
  2. a deep recess in a surface or coastline
    (表面或海岸线的)凹痕;凹口
    the indentation between the upper lip and the nose.
    上唇与鼻子间的凹痕。
    ■a tooth-like notch
    锯齿状凹口
    the leaves are covered in indentations.
    叶片表面呈锯齿状。
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