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单词 wilderness
释义

wilderness

UK /ˈwɪldə(r)nəs/

Word Forms

singularwilderness
pluralwildernesses

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable an area of land where people do not live or grow crops and where there are no buildings

    the Alaskan wilderness

    Synonyms and related words

    Deserts and dry land
    1. 1a
      a place that is not looked after

      The garden has become a weed-infested wilderness.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
  2. 2
    singular a period of time when you are not as successful as you were previously

    The party spent several years in the political wilderness.

    Synonyms and related words

    Periods of loss or lack of success

phrases

a voice in the wilderness

wilderness

US /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Word Forms

singularwilderness
pluralwildernesses

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable an area of land where people do not live or grow crops and where there are no buildings

    the Alaskan wilderness

    Synonyms and related words

    Deserts and dry land
    1. 1a
      a place that is not taken care of

      The yard has become a weed-infested wilderness.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for land and miscellaneous areas of land
  2. 2
    singular a period of time when you are not as successful as you were previously

    The Senator spent several years in the political wilderness.

    Synonyms and related words

    Periods of loss or lack of success

phrases

a voice in the wilderness
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