arid
US /ˈer.ɪd/
UK /ˈer.ɪd/
形容词
1.
干旱的, 贫瘠的
having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
示例:
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The desert is an arid region.
沙漠是干旱的地区。
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Farmers struggle to grow crops in such arid conditions.
农民在如此干旱的条件下难以种植作物。
2.
枯燥的, 乏味的
lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning
示例:
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The lecture was so arid that many students fell asleep.
讲座如此枯燥，以至于许多学生都睡着了。
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His writing style is rather arid and lacks vivid descriptions.
他的写作风格相当枯燥，缺乏生动的描写。
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