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drought
UK //draʊt//US //draʊt//
词源
源自古英语 drūgað，与 dry（干燥的）同源，后演变为中古英语 drouth。
noun
❶ 指长时间缺乏降雨导致的严重干旱现象，常造成农作物歉收、水源短缺等自然灾害。
“The farmers suffered heavy losses due to the prolonged drought.”
（由于长期干旱，农民遭受了严重损失。）
“Water rationing was implemented during the drought.”
（干旱期间实行了定量供水。）
同义词:dry spell, aridity, water shortage
常见短语
drought conditions — 描述持续干旱的天气状况，常用于气象报告或农业预警中。
“The region has been under drought conditions for six consecutive months.”
（该地区已连续六个月处于干旱状态。）
drought relief — 指政府或组织为缓解干旱影响而采取的措施或援助。
“International organizations provided drought relief to the affected areas.”
（国际组织向受干旱影响的地区提供了救济援助。）