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desert

/dɪˈzɜːt/ /dəˈzɝt/ /ˈdɛzət/ /ˈdɛzɚt/

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noun

当然の報い、当然の罰

(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

Examples :

"His poor grades were a desert of his lack of effort. "

彼の悪い成績は、彼の努力不足に対する当然の報いだった。

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noun

砂漠

A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

Examples :

"The hikers were unprepared for the harsh desert landscape. "

ハイカーたちは過酷な砂漠の風景に備えていませんでした。

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noun

砂漠

Any barren place or situation.

Examples :

"The dry desert landscape made it hard for the construction crew to work. "

乾燥した砂漠の風景は、建設作業員にとって作業を困難にした。

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adjective

見捨てられた, 荒れ果てた

Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.

Examples :

"They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific."

彼らは太平洋の荒れ果てた島に取り残された。

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verb

見捨てる, 捨てる

To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

Examples :

"My grandmother deserted the family farm when she was young, leaving her children behind. "

祖母は若い頃、子供たちを残して家族の農場を見捨てました。

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verb

脱走する, 見捨てる

To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.

Examples :

"Anyone found deserting will be punished."

脱走した者は誰でも処罰されます。

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