비정상적으로 적은 강우량이 장기간 지속되어 물 부족을 초래하는 현상.
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a severe shortage of water, often resulting in crop failure and environmental damage.
예문:
"The severe drought across the region has forced farmers to abandon their fields."
"Water rationing measures were implemented immediately following the declaration of a state of drought emergency."
"The long-term effects of the drought are visible in the dried-up riverbeds and low reservoir levels."
바라던 특정한 것(성공, 자금 등)이 장기간 동안 부족하거나 없는 상태.
A prolonged period during which a specified desirable thing, such as success, money, or talent, is unavailable or lacking.
예문:
"After a five-year scoring drought, the veteran striker finally netted a goal in the championship game."
"The company is struggling to survive a severe drought of investment capital."
"Critics noted that the director's recent film marked the end of his creative drought."