| 单词 | dry |
| 释义 | dry dry /draɪ/ noun the dry UK► F0 a place where the conditions are not wet, especially when compared to somewhere where the conditions are wet: » You're soaked - come into the dry.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and enclosed spaces dry /draɪ/ adjective (drier, driest) (NO ALCOHOL) ► F0 without alcoholic drinks: » a dry wedding» a dry bar» a dry state (= a place that does not allow alcohol)Thesaurus+: ↑Drunkenness and sobrietydryness /ˈdraɪ.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine has just enough dryness to balance its fruitiness.» The meat was juicy with no hint of dryness.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and dryness dry /draɪ/ adjective (drier, driest) (NOT SWEET) ► C1 If wine or another alcoholic drink is dry, it does not taste sweet: » dry cider/martini/sherry/wine» On the whole, I prefer dry wines to sweet ones.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingdryness /ˈdraɪ.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine has just enough dryness to balance its fruitiness.» The meat was juicy with no hint of dryness.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and dryness dry /draɪ/ adjective (drier, driest) (NOT WET) A2 describes something that has no water or other liquid in, on, or around it: » I hung his wet trousers on the radiator, but they're not dry yet.» These plants grow well in dry soil/a dry climate.» This cake's a bit dry - I think I overcooked it.Thesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and drynessrun dryF0 If a river or other area of water runs dry, the water gradually disappears from it: » By this time all the wells had run dry.Thesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and drynessC1 describes hair or skin that does not have enough of the natural oils that make it soft and smooth: » a shampoo for dry hairThesaurus+: ↑Skin complaints and blemishesThesaurus+: ↑Care for the hairF0 describes bread when it is plain, without butter, jam, etc.: » All I was offered was a piece of dry bread and an apple!Thesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of fooddryness /ˈdraɪ.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine has just enough dryness to balance its fruitiness.» The meat was juicy with no hint of dryness.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and dryness • • • Extra Examples:» Cracks had appeared in the dry ground.» The weather forecast said it would be fine and dry today.» You mix all the dry ingredients together before you add the milk.» We collected dry twigs to start the fire.» This moisturizing cream is excellent for dry, flaky skin. dry /draɪ/ adjective (drier, driest) APPROVING (HUMOUR) ► F0 Dry humour is very funny in a way that is clever and not obvious: » a dry sense of humour» a dry witThesaurus+: ↑Humour and humorousdryness /ˈdraɪ.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine has just enough dryness to balance its fruitiness.» The meat was juicy with no hint of dryness.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and dryness dry /draɪ/ adjective (drier, driest) DISAPPROVING (BORING) ► C2 If a book, talk, subject, etc. is dry, it is not interesting.Thesaurus+: ↑Tedious and uninspiringdryness /ˈdraɪ.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine has just enough dryness to balance its fruitiness.» The meat was juicy with no hint of dryness.Thesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and dryness dry /draɪ/ verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for dry A2 to become dry, or to make something become dry: » Will this paint dry by tomorrow?» Hang the clothes up to dry.» The fruit is dried in the sun.Thesaurus+: ↑Dry weather, arid conditions and drynessdry the dishes (UK ALSO dry up (the dishes), UK do the drying (up))F0 to dry plates, knives, forks, etc. after they have been washed Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and things• • • Extra Examples:» You're sopping wet - go and dry yourself and get changed.» The school provides paper towels for the children to dry their hands on.» If she leaves her hair to dry on its own, it just waves naturally.» We'll have to wait another couple of hours for the paint to dry.» He was humming a tune as he dried the dishes. |
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