desert

US /ˈdez.ɚt/

UK /ˈdez.ɚt/

沙漠

a large, dry, barren region, usually with sparse vegetation or none at all, and often covered with sand

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The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

撒哈拉是世界上最大的热沙漠。

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They had to cross a vast desert to reach their destination.

他们不得不穿越一片广阔的沙漠才能到达目的地。

抛弃, 开小差

to abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous

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He would never desert his friends in times of need.

他绝不会在需要时抛弃他的朋友。

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Many soldiers deserted during the war.

许多士兵在战争期间开小差。