bare

• 形容没有覆盖、没有穿衣或没有保护的事物；也用于表示最少量或最简单的形式。

Describes something that is not covered, clothed, or protected; also used to indicate a minimal amount or the simplest form of something.

1. Uncovered or nakedA2formal

   Not covered by clothing or anything else.

   裸露的

   • He walked on the bare floor with no shoes.
   • The tree branches were bare in winter.
   • She felt the cold air on her bare arms.

   同义词exposednakednudestrippedunclotheduncoveredundressed

   反义词clothedcovereddressed

2. Empty or minimalB1formal

   Having no furniture, decoration, or contents; very basic.

   空荡或极简的

   • The room was completely bare except for a single chair.
   • They lived in a bare apartment with only the essentials.
   • The cupboard was bare after the party.

   同义词austerebarrenemptyminimalnakedplainsimplesparsestarkstrippedunadornedunfurnishedvacant

   反义词adornedcompletecovereddecoratedelaborateequippedfullfurnishedornatestocked

3. Just enough or minimalB2informal

   Used to emphasize that something is only just enough or the smallest possible.

   最低限度的

   • He passed the exam with a bare majority.
   • She earns a bare minimum wage.
   • The team won by a bare margin of one point.

   同义词justmeagermereminimalonlyscantskimpysparse

   反义词abundantamplegenerouslavishplentiful

• 动词，表示揭示、露出或展示原本被隐藏或遮盖的事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of uncovering, revealing, or exposing something that was previously covered or hidden.

1. Uncover or exposeB2formal

   To uncover or reveal something that was previously hidden or covered.

   揭露

   • He bared his chest for the medical examination.
   • The dog bared its teeth in a threatening manner.
   • The investigation bared the truth about the scandal.

   同义词denudeexposerevealstripunclotheuncoverunveil

   反义词concealcoverhidemaskveil

2. Reveal emotions or secretsB2informal

   To make known or reveal one's feelings, thoughts, or secrets.

   吐露

   • She bared her soul to her closest friend.
   • In his memoir, he bared his deepest fears and regrets.
   • The interview bared the actor's true personality.

   同义词confessdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncoverunveil

   反义词concealcoverhidemasksuppress