drought
A drought is a prolonged period of time characterized by a lack of precipitation, leading to a severe shortage of water. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a continuous period without a particular item or activity, such as a lack of success in sports.
예시
3 / 5The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.
빠른 퀴즈
After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.
정답!
정답은: drought
예시
The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
everydayThe community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.
The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
formalThe government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.
I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
informalI hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.
Meteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.
academicMeteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.
The company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.
businessThe company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
goal drought
a long period where a player or team fails to score
drought-resistant
plants or crops that can survive with very little water
water drought
a physical lack of water resources
자주 혼동되는 단어
Draught (pronounced like 'draft') refers to a current of cool air or beer from a cask, whereas drought (pronounced like 'drowt') refers to a lack of rain.
사용 참고사항
Although it is primarily used to describe weather and environmental conditions, it is very common in journalism to use it metaphorically for a lack of success or money.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often struggle with the 'ought' spelling, sometimes confusing the pronunciation with 'thought' (/θɔːt/). Remember it rhymes with 'out'.
암기 팁
Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.
어원
Derived from the Old English 'drugath', meaning dryness, which comes from the Proto-Germanic root for 'dry'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many agricultural societies, a drought is not just weather but a major economic and cultural disaster often referenced in literature and history.
빠른 퀴즈
After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.
정답!
정답은: drought
관련 어휘
관련 단어
overall
B2Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.
overlap
B2To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.
overseas
B2Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.
panel
B2A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.
parameter
B2A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.
passive
B2Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.
persist
B2To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
philosophy
B2Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.
portion
B2A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.
pose
B2To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.
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