| 单词 | desert |
| 释义 | Word Frequency desert 1(ˈdɛzət) noun 1. a region that is devoid or almost devoid of vegetation, esp because of low rainfall 2. an uncultivated uninhabited region 3. a place which lacks some desirable feature or quality a cultural desert 4. (modifier) of, relating to, or like a desert; infertile or desolate Word origin C13: from Old French, from Church Latin dēsertum, from Latin dēserere to abandon, literally: to sever one's links with, from de- + serere to bind togetherWord Frequency desert 2(dɪˈzɜːt) verb 1. (transitive) to leave or abandon (a person, place, etc) without intending to return, esp in violation of a duty, promise, or obligation 2. military to abscond from (a post or duty) with no intention of returning 3. (transitive) to fail (someone) in time of need his good humour temporarily deserted him 4. (transitive) Scots law to give up or postpone (a case or charge) Derived forms deserted (deˈserted) adjective deserter (deˈserter) noun Word origin C15: from French déserter, from Late Latin dēsertāre, from Latin dēserere to forsake; see desert1Word Frequency desert 3(dɪˈzɜːt) noun 1. (often plural) something that is deserved or merited; just reward or punishment 2. the state of deserving a reward or punishment 3. virtue or merit Word origin C13: from Old French deserte, from deservir to deserve |
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