Wordiyohollow
🇬🇧 UK/'hɒlәu/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Having an empty space or cavity inside; lacking substance or real meaning.
空心的，中空的；空洞的，虚伪的
n.
A sunken or empty space within something solid; a small valley between hills or mountains.
洞，凹处；山谷
v.
To make a hole or cavity in something; to excavate.
挖空，凿空
adv.
Completely; used in phrases like 'beat hollow'.
彻底地，完全地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishhollowother
=hollow
Common Collocations
- 1.hollow victory虚伪的胜利
- 2.hollow laugh虚伪的笑声
- 3.ring hollow显得空洞
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hollow tree was home to a family of owls.
- 2.
His hollow words of apology failed to convince anyone.