aridity
US /erˈɪd.ət̬i/
UK /ær.ɪd.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
乾旱, 貧瘠
the quality or state of being arid; dryness, especially of the climate or soil
範例:
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The extreme aridity of the desert makes it difficult for plants to grow.
沙漠的極端乾旱使得植物難以生長。
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Measures are being taken to combat the increasing aridity in the region.
正在採取措施應對該地區日益加劇的乾旱。
2.
枯燥, 乏味, 缺乏感情
lack of interest, emotion, or excitement
範例:
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The lecture was delivered with such aridity that many students fell asleep.
講座內容如此枯燥，以至於許多學生都睡著了。
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His writing style is often criticized for its emotional aridity.
他的寫作風格常因情感枯燥而受到批評。