dry
干,干燥的,干燥,干式
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dri·er [drahy-er], /ˈdraɪ ər/, dri·est [drahy-ist]. /ˈdraɪ ɪst/.
- : free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- : having or characterized by little or no rain: a dry climate; the dry season.
- : characterized by absence, deficiency, or failure of natural or ordinary moisture.
- : not under, in, or on water: It was good to be on dry land.
- : not now containing or yielding water or other liquid; depleted or empty of liquid: The well is dry.
- : not yielding milk: a dry cow.
- : free from tears: dry eyes.
- : drained or evaporated away: a dry river.
- : desiring drink; thirsty: He was so dry he could hardly speak.
- : causing thirst: dry work.
- : served or eaten without butter, jam, etc.: dry toast.
- : lacking enough moisture or juice to be satisfying or succulent.
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Phrases
- dry as dust
- dry behind the ears
- dry out
- dry run
- dry up
- cut and dried
- hang out to dry
- high and dry
- keep one's powder dry
- well's run dry
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Conventional wisdom says sweeter, or off-dry wines pair best with hot and spicy dishes.
GREAT VALUEZeni FeF Collection, Corvina Veronese 2018Lively and bright, with savory flavors dried fig and wild herbs, this delicious red is a pick-me-up for your palate.
Now, as we walk along a pathway winding between shrubs and dry grasses, Cook makes the case that the Watch has ushered in a new era of fitness tracking, and not just for dedicated athletes.
Another winter storm is possible over the weekend before a cold and dry Presidents’ Day.
Last year proved to be one of the most challenging years on record for the media industry with ad revenue drying up in the second quarter, but for Group Nine, it was magnified by its entry into its first full year following the merger with PopSugar.
My understanding was that according to most Christian beliefs, being trans or gay was a sin, cut and dry.
Fold the parchment paper with the dry ingredients in half and pour into the stand mixer.
Allow beans to cool completely then remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
Even when he opens up, the sentences are wooden, the scenes sucked dry of emotion.
Extra dry, for example, is actually sweeter than brut, which is drier than demi-sec, which is somewhat sweet.
The tears came so fast to Mrs. Pontellier's eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them.