Definitions
adj. not wet or containing very little moisture
干的；干燥的
v. to remove moisture or become free from moisture
使变干；变干
adj. not interesting or entertaining
枯燥的；乏味的
Example
The towels are dry after hanging in the sunshine.
毛巾在阳光下晾过后已经干了。
Long periods of dry weather can damage crops and threaten food security in agricultural communities.
长期干旱天气会损害农作物，并威胁农业社区的粮食安全。
Collocations
- dry weather
- dry skin
- dry your hands
- dry up
Word family
- dryness (n.)
- dryer (n.)
Antonyms
- wet
- damp
Usage tip
形容词比较级drier；名词dryer指烘干设备。
FAQ
- What does dry mean?
- not wet or containing very little moisture to remove moisture or become free from moisture not interesting or entertaining
- How is dry pronounced?
- UK /draɪ/, US /draɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
