shallowness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈʃæl.əʊ.nəs/ us/ˈʃæl.oʊ.nəs/
(NOT DEEP)
浅薄
the fact of measuring only a short distance from the top to the bottom, or from where something is to the ground or surface
Because of the shallowness of the water, we could see the fish in it very clearly. 水浅鱼清。
The shallowness of the tree's roots make it vulnerable. 树根入土不深使其易受伤害。
（呼吸） 浅短
the fact of taking in only a small amount of air with each breath
I noticed the shallowness of his breath. 我注意到他的呼吸很浅。
- More examples
- Because of the shallowness of the lake, the water temperature could rise in summer to levels that will kill fish.
- A pedestrian walkway was built instead of a tunnel because of the shallowness of the water table.
- The shallowness of the child's breathing alarmed her.