drier

/'draiә/

📖 中文释义

原形 dry复数 driers

We can therefore imagine what the impact of a drier climate on agriculture is likely to be. Conditions in this vital economic sector will become even more precarious than they currently are.
我们已经知道周期性干旱对数千万非洲民众生活所造成的影响。因此我们可以想见气候变干可能对农业造成的影响。与现有状况相比，这一生死攸关的经济领域的稳定性将会进一步下降。
In some places, particularly the drier places of the globe, the deforestation was so severe, and was followed by such intense grazing, that forests have not been able to grow back. The landscape has been permanently altered.
在某些地方，尤其是地球上比较干燥的地区，森林被如此严重地砍伐，随之又受到如此严重的牧群啃食，以致没能再重新生长出来。地貌受到了永久性的改变。

📘 English Definition（英文释义）

n a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
n an appliance that removes moisture
a free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
s humorously sarcastic or mocking
a lacking moisture or volatile components
a opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
a not producing milk
a (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
a without a mucous or watery discharge; a small child with a dry nose"
s not shedding tears
s lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
s used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
s unproductive especially of the expected results
s having no adornment or coloration
s (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
s having a large proportion of strong liquor
s lacking warmth or emotional involvement
s practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; I happen to be teetotal"