sparsely
UK/spɑ:slɪ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adv.
In a thin or scattered manner; with few people or things spread over a wide area
稀疏地，稀少地，零散地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsparselyother
=sparsely
Common Collocations
- 1.sparsely populated人烟稀少的
- 2.sparsely furnished家具简陋的
- 3.sparsely wooded树木稀疏的
- 4.[sparsely attended]出席者寥寥的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region is sparsely populated, with fewer than two people per square kilometer.
- 2.
The hall was sparsely decorated, giving it a cold and unwelcoming atmosphere.
- 3.
Trees grow sparsely at high altitudes due to harsh weather conditions.