arid
US /ˈer.ɪd/
UK /ˈer.ɪd/
1.
gersang, kering
having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
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The desert is an arid region.
Gurun adalah kawasan gersang.
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Farmers struggle to grow crops in such arid conditions.
Petani bergelut untuk menanam tanaman dalam keadaan gersang sedemikian.
2.
membosankan, tidak menarik
lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning
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The lecture was so arid that many students fell asleep.
Kuliah itu sangat membosankan sehingga ramai pelajar tertidur.
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His writing style is rather arid and lacks vivid descriptions.
Gaya penulisannya agak membosankan dan kurang deskripsi yang jelas.