dry spell
US /ˈdraɪ ˌspɛl/
UK /ˈdraɪ ˌspɛl/
1.
乾旱期, 旱季
a period of dry weather
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The region is experiencing a severe dry spell, leading to water shortages.
該地區正在經歷嚴重的乾旱期，導致水資源短缺。
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Farmers are worried about their crops after a long dry spell.
經過長時間的乾旱，農民們擔心他們的莊稼。
2.
低迷期, 不景氣時期, 乾旱期 (比喻)
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.
該隊目前正處於低迷期，已連續輸掉五場比賽。
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After a long dry spell in her career, the actress finally landed a major role.
在職業生涯經歷了漫長的低迷期後，這位女演員終於獲得了一個主要角色。