semi-arid
US /ˌsem.iˈer.ɪd/
UK /ˌsem.iˈær.ɪd/
形容詞
半乾燥の
characterized by very little annual rainfall, usually between 10 and 20 inches, and having scrubby vegetation
例:
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The region has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and little rain.
その地域は、暑い夏と少ない雨を特徴とする半乾燥気候です。
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Many semi-arid areas are prone to drought and wildfires.
多くの半乾燥地帯は、干ばつや野火に見舞われやすい。