drought

UK
/draʊt/
US
/draʊt/

Übersetzungen

droughtsubstantiv
droughts
Pl.
The drought lasted for several months, causing severe water shortages.
Засуха длилась несколько месяцев, вызывая серьезную нехватку воды.
Synonyme
lack of rain
water shortage
dry spell
Antonyme
droughtadjektiv
UK
/draʊt/
US
/draʊt/
Primarily used attributively (e.g., "drought relief"), rarely gradable.

Definitionen

droughtsubstantiv
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
The region has been suffering from a severe drought for the past three years.
A prolonged absence or scarcity of something expected or desired.
There was a drought of creativity in the industry, leading to a lack of new ideas.
droughtadjektiv
Relating to, occurring during, or designed for periods of drought.
Farmers are switching to drought-resistant crop varieties.