Definitions
adj. offering little hope of improvement or success
黯淡的；无望的
adj. cold, bare, and unwelcoming
荒凉的；阴冷的
Example
Without enough rain, the farm faces a bleak future.
如果雨水不足，这座农场的前景就很黯淡。
Employment prospects remain bleak in rural areas where traditional industries have declined and investment is limited.
在传统产业衰退且投资有限的农村地区，就业前景依然黯淡。
Collocations
- bleak future
- bleak outlook
- bleak landscape
Word family
- bleakness (n.)
- bleakly (adv.)
Synonyms
- gloomy
- unpromising
Antonyms
- promising
- hopeful
Usage tip
既可描述荒凉阴冷的环境，也可描述无望的前景。
FAQ
- What does bleak mean?
- offering little hope of improvement or success cold, bare, and unwelcoming
- How is bleak pronounced?
- UK /bliːk/, US /bliːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
