if somebody speaks dryly, they are being humorous, but not in an obvious way 干: 如果有人说话干,他们是幽默的,但不是在一个明显的方式‘That's a lovely purple suit you're wearing,’ she said dryly. “你穿的那套紫色套装真可爱,”她冷淡地说。
in a way that shows no emotion 冷冰冰地;冷淡地;不动感情地 He smiled dryly and leaned back in his chair. 他干笑了笑,靠在椅子上。
in a way that shows that there is no liquid present 干燥地 She coughed dryly. 她干咳一声。 He swallowed dryly and nodded. 他干巴巴地咽了口唾沫,点点头。