dry spell
复数形式
dry spells
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干旱期, 旱季
a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain
The idiom "dry spell" originated from the English language and is used to describe a period of prolonged absence or scarcity of something, particularly referring to a lack of rainfall in the context of weather or a lack of success or productivity in other areas of life. The term "dry spell" draws its metaphorical meaning from the concept of a prolonged period without rain, signifying a period of drought or unproductivity.
- The farmers suffered greatly during the long dry spell, as their crops wilted due to the lack of rain.
农民在漫长的干旱期间遭受了巨大的痛苦，因为他们的庄稼由于缺乏雨水而枯萎了。
- After a series of successful projects, the artist experienced a dry spell where creativity seemed elusive.
在一系列成功的项目之后，艺术家经历了一段干旱期，创造力似乎难以捉摸。
- The region is currently going through a dry spell, with no rainfall for the past two months.
该地区目前正在经历干旱期，过去两个月没有降雨。
- The team had a dry spell in scoring goals, resulting in a string of losses in their recent matches.
球队在进球方面经历了一段干旱期，导致他们在最近的比赛中连败。
- The author encountered a dry spell in writing, struggling to find inspiration for their next book.
作者在写作中遇到了干旱期，努力为他们的下一本书寻找灵感。