drought
засуха
long period without rain
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drought with Russian translation
drought usage examples
Farmers worried as the drought stretched into its third year.
Фермеры волновались, так как засуха затянулась на третий год.
The park closed its fountains to save water during the drought.
Парк закрыл фонтаны, чтобы экономить воду во время засухи.
drought synonyms
After six months without significant rain the region declared a drought.
We had a week-long dry spell but the showers returned at the weekend.
Общее состояние сухости; не обязательно длительное или климатическое явление.
The dryness of the soil made planting this spring difficult.
Климатическая характеристика — очень низкая влажность и осадки; более формально.
The aridity of the plateau makes farming difficult without irrigation.
Недостаток доступной воды для населения или хозяйства; акцент на ресурсе, а не на осадках.
Broken mains caused a temporary water shortage in the city.
Более формальный термин для системного или долгосрочного дефицита воды; часто в политическом/экологическом контексте.
Many regions face water scarcity due to overuse and climate change.
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Questions about this word
What does drought mean?
long period without rain
How do you pronounce drought?
drought is pronounced as /ə ˈdraʊt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is drought used in a sentence?
Farmers worried as the drought stretched into its third year. Translation: Фермеры волновались, так как засуха затянулась на третий год.
Is drought part of Plant Care vocabulary?
Yes, drought (засуха) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is drought part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, drought (засуха) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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