What does hollow mean?

having an empty space inside lacking real meaning, value, or sincere feeling to remove the inside of something, leaving an empty space

How is hollow pronounced?

UK /ˈhɒləʊ/, US /ˈhɑːloʊ/.

/ˈhɒləʊ/ · /ˈhɑːloʊ/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4484 in the learning path

中空的；空心的

adj. having an empty space inside

中空的；空心的

adj. lacking real meaning, value, or sincere feeling

空洞的；不真诚的

v. to remove the inside of something, leaving an empty space

挖空；凿空

We found a squirrel hiding inside a hollow tree.

我们发现一只松鼠躲在一棵空心树里。

Government promises to protect endangered species will remain hollow unless they are supported by adequate funding and effective enforcement.

如果没有充足资金和有效执法的支持，政府保护濒危物种的承诺就仍是空话。

hollow指内部中空；empty指里面没有东西。

What does hollow mean?: having an empty space inside lacking real meaning, value, or sincere feeling to remove the inside of something, leaving an empty space
How is hollow pronounced?: UK /ˈhɒləʊ/, US /ˈhɑːloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.