desert background

desert

/dɪˈzɜːt/ /dəˈzɝt/ /ˈdɛzət/ /ˈdɛzɚt/

Illustration desert - Image 1

noun

报应，应得的。

(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. "

他糟糕的成绩是他不努力应得的报应。

value moral philosophy right essential

Illustration desert - Image 1

Illustration desert - Image 2

noun

沙漠，荒漠

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. "

这些徒步旅行者没有准备好应对这片恶劣的荒漠地貌。

geography environment nature area essential

Illustration desert - Image 1

Illustration desert - Image 2

noun

荒漠，不毛之地

Any barren place or situation.

Examples :

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

干燥的荒漠地貌给施工队的工作带来了困难。

situation place environment essential

Illustration desert - Image 1

Illustration desert - Image 2

adjective

荒凉的，无人居住的

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

Examples :

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

他们被困在太平洋一座荒无人烟的孤岛上。

place environment essential

Illustration desert - Image 1

Illustration desert - Image 2

verb

抛弃，遗弃.

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. "

奶奶年轻的时候抛弃了家里的农场，把她的孩子们留下了。

moral action character family society guilt essential

Illustration desert - Image 1

Illustration desert - Image 2

verb

开小差，擅离职守。

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

Examples :

"Anyone found deserting will be punished."

凡是被发现开小差的，都会受到惩罚。

military action war essential