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drought

[dɹʌʊt] /dɹaʊt/

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noun

干旱，旱灾。

A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

Examples :

"The long drought caused the farmer's crops to wither and die. "

长时间的干旱导致农民的庄稼枯萎死亡。

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noun

低迷期，旱情 (比喻)

(by extension) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.

Examples :

"The team's recent drought of victories has led to low morale. "

球队最近的连败低迷期导致士气低落。