Definition of arid

aridadjective

khô khan

/ˈærɪd//ˈærɪd/

The word "arid" originates from the Latin word "aridus," which means "dry" or "barren." This Latin word is derived from the verb "arere," which means "to dry up" or "to wither." In English, the word "arid" has been used since the 15th century to describe regions or conditions that are very dry and lacking in moisture. Initially, the term was used to describe deserts and other regions with limited rainfall, but over time it has also been used to describe areas with dry climates, but which may not necessarily be desert-like. Today, the word "arid" is commonly used in geology, ecology, and environmental science to describe regions with low precipitation levels.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningkhô cằn (đất)
meaning(nghĩa bóng) khô khan, vô vị
namespace

having little or no rain; very dry

có ít hoặc không có mưa; rất khô

Example:
  • arid and semi-arid deserts

    sa mạc khô cằn và bán khô cằn

  • Nothing grows in these arid regions.

    Không có gì phát triển ở những vùng khô cằn này.

  • The pioneers hoped to transform the arid outback into a workable landscape.

    Những người tiên phong hy vọng có thể biến vùng hẻo lánh khô cằn thành một cảnh quan khả thi.

  • The desert is an arid region with very little rainfall, making it almost impossible for vegetation to grow.

    Sa mạc là vùng đất khô cằn với lượng mưa rất ít, khiến cho thảm thực vật gần như không thể phát triển được.

  • Farmers in arid areas rely heavily on irrigation systems to provide water for their crops.

    Nông dân ở những vùng khô cằn phụ thuộc rất nhiều vào hệ thống thủy lợi để cung cấp nước cho cây trồng.

with nothing new or interesting in it

không có gì mới hay thú vị trong đó

Example:
  • an arid discussion

    một cuộc thảo luận khô khan

Related words and phrases

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.