drought
/draʊt/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4390 in the learning path
干旱；旱灾
Definitions
n. A long period with little or no rain.
干旱；旱灾
Example
The river dried up during the long drought.
在那场持续很久的干旱中，河流干涸了。
Prolonged drought can reduce agricultural yields and force rural communities to depend on imported food.
长期干旱会降低农业产量，迫使农村社区依赖进口粮食。
Collocations
- severe drought
- prolonged drought
- drought conditions
- drought relief
Usage tip
读音押韵于out；不要与draught混淆。
FAQ
- What does drought mean?
- A long period with little or no rain.
- How is drought pronounced?
- UK /draʊt/, US /draʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
