LEARNit Dictionary
hollow
adjective
/ˈhɒləʊ/
UK
/ˈhɑːləʊ/
US
B2
1
B2
having a hole or empty space inside
توخالی, میانتهی
2
sinking deeply into the face
فرو رفته, گود
hollow eyes/cheeks
hollow-eyed from lack of sleep
3
making a low sound like that made by an empty object when it is hit
توخالی, میانتهی
a hollow groan
4
not sincere
بیروح, بیصداقت
I've had enough of their
hollow promises
.
She gave a slightly hollow laugh.
Their appeals for an end to the violence had a
hollow ring
.
5
without real value
پوچ, بیارزش
He won something of a
hollow victory
when his opponent was forced to withdraw with a serious injury.
noun
/ˈhɒləʊ/
UK
/ˈhɑːləʊ/
US
1
an area that is lower than the surface around it, especially on the ground
فرورفتگی, تورفتگی, گودال, چاله
2
a hole or an empty space inside something
حفره, فضای خالی
The squirrel disappeared into a hollow at the base of the tree.
She suddenly felt a hollow in her stomach, and longed for a friendly face.
verb
/ˈhɒləʊ/
UK
/ˈhɑːləʊ/
US
1
to make a flat surface go
inward
in a curve
تورفته کردن, گودکردن