B2 verb 中性

drought

/draʊt/

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.

例句

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1

The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.

The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
drought
形容词
droughty
相关
dryness
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.

快速测验

After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.

正确!

正确答案是: drought

例句

1

The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.

everyday

The community had to restrict water usage during the summer drought.

2

The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.

formal

The government is implementing new policies to mitigate the effects of the prolonged drought in the region.

3

I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.

informal

I hope this rain finally breaks the drought we've been having lately.

4

Meteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.

academic

Meteorological data suggests that the frequency of severe droughts has increased due to global climate shifts.

5

The company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.

business

The company faced a revenue drought after its main product line became obsolete.

词族

名词
drought
形容词
droughty
相关
dryness

常见搭配

severe drought extreme water shortage
prolonged drought long-lasting water shortage
drought-stricken area a region suffering from drought
break the drought to end a period of no rain or no success
drought relief aid provided to those affected by drought

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

drought vs draught

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

Learners often struggle with the 'ought' spelling, sometimes confusing the pronunciation with 'thought' (/θɔːt/). Remember it rhymes with 'out'.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'D' for 'Dry' and 'Out' for 'Rough'. Drought makes the land 'Dry' and 'Out' of water.

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词源

Derived from the Old English 'drugath', meaning dryness, which comes from the Proto-Germanic root for 'dry'.

语法模式

Countable noun (can be plural: droughts) Often follows adjectives like 'severe', 'acute', or 'persistent' Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific event
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文化背景

In many agricultural societies, a drought is not just weather but a major economic and cultural disaster often referenced in literature and history.

快速测验

After six months without rain, the farmers feared the _______ would destroy their crops.

正确!

正确答案是: drought

相关词

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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