意味(日本語)

(木など)まばらに植えた、(人口など)希薄な、ちらほらの

語源

• spars-, -spers- : L.spargere = to sprinkle, scatter(まきちらす)

意味(英語)

• (adjective) Occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals; not thick or dense.

例文

• He said the court's order, which he described as "sparse," potentially leaves the door open for the governor to return with a more-specific letter spelling out reasons for removal.