dry spell
US /ˈdraɪ ˌspɛl/
UK /ˈdraɪ ˌspɛl/
1.
musim kemarau, kekeringan
a period of dry weather
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The region is experiencing a severe dry spell, leading to water shortages.
Rantau ini mengalami musim kemarau yang teruk, menyebabkan kekurangan air.
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Farmers are worried about their crops after a long dry spell.
Petani bimbang tentang tanaman mereka selepas musim kemarau yang panjang.
2.
tempoh kemarau, tempoh sukar, kemarau (kiasan)
a period of time during which someone experiences a lack of success, progress, or activity
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The team is currently in a dry spell, having lost five games in a row.
Pasukan itu kini dalam tempoh kemarau, setelah kalah lima perlawanan berturut-turut.
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After a long dry spell in her career, the actress finally landed a major role.
Selepas tempoh kemarau yang panjang dalam kerjayanya, pelakon itu akhirnya mendapat peranan utama.