barren /ˈbærən/ adj. 1.(土地等)贫瘠的，荒芜的：turn the barren hill (land) into an orchard 把荒山(地)变成果园［考句］Many people think of desert as barren regions, but numerous species of plants and animals have adapted to life there.许多人认为沙漠是不毛之地，但很多动植物已经适应在那儿生存。 2.不(生)育的，不结果实的：a barren animal 不生育的动物； a barren tree 不结果实的树

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