Definition
To significantly reduce the amount of something, especially money.
减少（金钱的）数额，花费掉（金钱）
Buying a new car made a significant dent in their budget.
买新车大大地减少了他们的预算。
The extensive renovation really put a dent in our finances.
大规模的装修确实让我们的财务状况大受影响。
His recent medical expenses made a big dent in his savings.
他最近的医疗费用大大地消耗了他的储蓄。