semidesert

semidesert

美 [ˌsemaɪ'dezət] 　英 ['semɪ'dezət]

• 网络半沙漠；半荒漠

词形变化

复数：semideserts  

英汉解释

n.	1. a region that is not completely dry, usually one lying between desert and a more heavily vegetated area

例句

Southwestern U. S is desert and semidesert, sparely covered with giant cactus and low shrubs, hot in the day and cold at night.

美国的西南部是沙漠和半沙漠，零星散布着一些巨大的仙人掌属植物和低矮的灌木，白天很热，晚上很冷。

This species provides forage in desert and semidesert areas; sheep and camels eat the annual branches.

本种在沙漠和半沙漠地区里提供饲料；绵羊和骆驼吃一年生枝。