empty
/ˈempti/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1498 in the learning path
空的；无人的
Definitions
adj. Containing nothing or having no people inside.
空的；无人的
v. To remove everything from a container or place.
倒空；清空
adj. Lacking real meaning, value, or sincere intention.
空洞的；无诚意的
Example
The biscuit tin was empty when I opened it.
我打开饼干盒时，里面已经空了。
Converting empty office buildings into affordable housing could help cities address shortages without expanding into surrounding countryside.
将空置办公楼改造成可负担住房，可以帮助城市缓解住房短缺，而不必向周边乡村扩张。
Collocations
- empty room
- empty promises
- empty the bin
- on an empty stomach
Word family
- emptiness (n.)
Synonyms
- vacant
- unoccupied
Antonyms
- full
Usage tip
empty强调里面没有东西；vacant常指房屋或职位空缺。
FAQ
- What does empty mean?
- Containing nothing or having no people inside. To remove everything from a container or place. Lacking real meaning, value, or sincere intention.
- How is empty pronounced?
- UK /ˈempti/, US /ˈempti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
