drought

n.

干旱（时期），旱季；旱灾；（长期的）缺乏；枯竭

复数：droughts

drought resistance耐旱性，抗旱性

drought relief干旱救灾

drought control抗旱；防旱

1. The long drought famished many people.
   久旱使很多人陷入饥饿。
2. Famine is often the sequel to war or drought.
   饥荒往往是战争或干旱造成的。
3. We have not enough food to eat because of the drought.
   因为旱灾，我们没有足够的食物可吃。
4. The soil is cracking up because of the drought.
   土地因干旱而正在龟裂。

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