sparse /ˈspɑrs/
 (a.)稀疏的,稀稀落落的,薄的
 sparse
 稀疏
 Sparse a. [Compar. Sparser superl. Sparsest.]
 1. Thinly scattered; set or planted here and there; not being dense or close together; as, a sparse population.
 2. Bot. Placed irregularly and distantly; scattered; -- applied to branches, leaves, peduncles, and the like.
 Sparse, v. t.  To scatter; to disperse. [Obs.]
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 sparse
      adj : not dense; "a thin beard"; "trees were sparse" [syn: thin]