dryness

• 名词，表示干燥、缺乏水分或液体的状态；也用于指戒酒或戒毒的节制状态，以及客观、超然的态度。

A noun referring to the state of being dry, lacking moisture or liquid; also used to describe moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or drugs, as well as objectivity and detachment.

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1. Lack of moistureB1formal

   The condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid, especially water.

   干燥

   • The dryness of the desert makes it difficult for plants to survive.
   • She complained about the dryness of her skin during winter.
   • The wood cracked due to extreme dryness.

   同义词ariditydehydrationdesiccationdroughtwaterlessness

   反义词dampnesshumiditymoisturewetness

2. Abstinence from alcoholB2formal

   Moderation in or complete avoidance of alcoholic drinks or other drugs.

   戒酒

   • His dryness was a personal choice after years of overindulgence.
   • The support group encourages dryness among its members.
   • She maintained dryness throughout the holiday season.

   同义词abstemiousnessabstinencesobernesssobrietyteetotalismtemperance

   反义词drunkennessindulgenceintemperance

3. Objectivity and detachmentC1formal

   The quality of being emotionally aloof, objective, or lacking sentimentality.

   冷漠

   • The report was praised for its dryness and factual accuracy.
   • His dryness of tone made the criticism seem more clinical than harsh.
   • The judge's dryness helped maintain focus on the legal arguments.

   同义词aloofnesscoolnessdetachmentimpassivityobjectivityreserve

   反义词emotionalityinvolvementpassionsentimentalitysubjectivitywarmth