devoid
UK/dɪ'vɒɪd/US/di'vɒid/
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释义
adj.
Completely lacking or empty of something (always devoid of)
完全没有的，毫无的（恒用 devoid of）
词根拆分
词根派生de-（彻底，加强）+ void（空）= 完全空无。devoid 把 void 推到极致：不只是空，而是彻底没有。它后面恒接 of：devoid of emotion，devoid of meaning。
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恒与 of 连用，语域正式、常见于书面语：devoid of X。不能说 a devoid room，必须说 devoid of furniture。比 without 或 lacking 更正式。
例句
- 1.
His speech was devoid of any real content.
他的演讲毫无实质内容。
- 2.
The desert landscape was devoid of life.
这片沙漠景观毫无生机。
- 3.
Her voice was completely devoid of emotion.
她的声音里全无情感。