high and dry
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
(of terrain) high and dry
formalTypically used in geographical, agricultural, or architectural contexts to describe land or building sites that are elevated and not prone to dampness or flooding.
Zhè这
ge个
cūn村
zhuāng庄
wèi位
yú于
yī一
kuài块
gāo高
zào燥
de的
tái台
dì地
shàng上
。
This village is located on a high and dry plateau.
Jiàn建
zào造
fáng房
wū屋
zuì最
hǎo好
xuǎn选
zé择
gāo高
zào燥
de的
dì地
jī基
。
It's best to choose a high and dry foundation for building a house.
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Gāo高
zào燥
de的
huán环
jìng境
yǒu有
lì利
yú于
chǔ储
cún存
liáng粮
shi食
。
A high and dry environment is beneficial for storing grain.
Zhè这
yī一
dài带
dì地
shì势
gāo高
zào燥
，
shì适
hé合
zhòng种
zhí植
mǒu某
xiē些
nài耐
hàn旱
zuò作
wù物
。
The terrain in this area is high and dry, suitable for growing certain drought-resistant crops.