barren
/ˈbærən/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6505 in the learning path
贫瘠的；不毛的
Definitions
adj. Unable to support much plant growth.
贫瘠的；不毛的
adj. Producing nothing useful or lacking something important.
无成果的；缺乏的
Example
Only a few bushes grew on the barren hillside.
贫瘠的山坡上只长着几丛灌木。
Unsustainable farming can turn productive fields into barren land, threatening food security and forcing rural communities to relocate.
不可持续的耕作方式会使良田变成荒地，威胁粮食安全，并迫使农村社区迁移。
Collocations
- barren land
- barren landscape
- barren of
Word family
- barrenness (n.)
Synonyms
- unproductive
- infertile
Antonyms
- fertile
- productive
Usage tip
barren强调不生长或无产出；bare强调裸露、无遮挡。
FAQ
- What does barren mean?
- Unable to support much plant growth. Producing nothing useful or lacking something important.
- How is barren pronounced?
- UK /ˈbærən/, US /ˈbærən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
