Desiccated
Desiccated 既可以指物理上的干枯（如椰丝），也可以形容某事由于缺乏活力而变得枯燥死板。
- Desiccated coconut is a common ingredient in many cakes. (干椰丝是许多蛋糕中的常见配料。)
- The desert sun had left the soil parched and desiccated. (沙漠的阳光使土壤变得焦枯。)
- He gave a desiccated speech that failed to inspire the audience. (他发表了一段枯燥乏味的演讲，没能鼓舞观众。)
- 词根：
-sicc-(干，如 Sicilian 西西里岛，干旱之地) - 含义：变干。
记：De-sicc-ated。发音类似“底晒干”。彻底被晒干了。或者记：Sicc (联想 sick 病)。植物干得生病了。
The ancient mummy was perfectly preserved in the desiccated air of the tomb. (那具古代木乃伊在墓穴干燥的空气中保存得非常完好。)