sparse
UK/'spɑ:s/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
adj.
Thinly distributed or scattered; not dense; meager in quantity
稀疏的，稀少的，零散的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsparseother
=sparse
Common Collocations
- 1.sparse population人口稀少
- 2.sparse vegetation植被稀疏
- 3.sparse data数据匮乏
- 4.sparse coverage覆盖不足
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sparse vegetation in the desert makes survival extremely difficult for animals.
- 2.
Attendance at the lecture was sparse, with only a dozen students showing up.
- 3.
The report was criticized for its sparse evidence and lack of supporting data.