desert
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/ˈdezərt/
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/ˈdezət/
A large, dry area with little water and few plants.
The camel walked across the hot desert.
ラクダが暑い砂漠を歩いて渡った。
To leave someone without help.
He deserted his family in the desert.
彼は砂漠で家族を見捨てた。
To leave a place empty.
The town was deserted after the sandstorm in the desert.
砂漠の砂嵐の後、町は無人になった。
To leave the army without permission.
Soldiers who desert may hide in the desert.
脱走兵は砂漠に隠れるかもしれない。
To leave a job or activity in a disloyal way.
He deserted his job to explore the desert.
彼は砂漠を探検するために仕事を捨てた。
To lose a quality when needed.
His confidence deserted him in the vast desert.
広大な砂漠で、彼の自信は消え去った。