scant
/skænt/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6455 in the learning path
不足的；少得可怜的
Definitions
adj. barely enough, or less than is needed
不足的；少得可怜的
Example
We had scant time to pack before the taxi arrived.
出租车到达前，我们几乎没时间收拾行李。
There is scant evidence that longer working hours consistently lead to higher productivity across different industries.
几乎没有证据表明，延长工时能在不同行业中持续带来更高的生产率。
Collocations
- scant evidence
- scant attention
- scant regard for
Word family
- scanty (adj.)
- scantily (adv.)
Synonyms
- meagre
- insufficient
Antonyms
- ample
- abundant
Usage tip
强调少到不够，多用于名词前，如scant evidence。
FAQ
- What does scant mean?
- barely enough, or less than is needed
- How is scant pronounced?
- UK /skænt/, US /skænt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
