a.

1. 憔悴的；枯瘦的
   He had gaunt cheeks after his long illness.

   他久病後雙頰瘦削。

2. 荒涼的
   a gaunt hillside

   荒涼的山坡

adj.

1. lean and haggard, especially through illness, hunger, or age.
2. (of a place) grim or desolate in appearance.