n. a shortage of rainfall
n. a prolonged shortage
n. 干旱, 缺乏
1. The drought caused many crops to fail this year.
这场干旱导致今年许多农作物歉收。
2. People are worried about the water shortage during the drought.
人们担心在干旱期间水资源短缺。
3. The government is taking steps to help farmers affected by the drought.
政府正在采取措施帮助受干旱影响的农民。