dry out

US /draɪ aʊt/
UK /draɪ aʊt/
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1.

变干, 干涸

to become completely dry

:
The clothes will dry out quickly in the sun.
衣服在阳光下会很快变干
The well has started to dry out due to the drought.
由于干旱,水井开始干涸
2.

戒酒, 戒毒

to stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs, especially after a period of heavy use

:
He decided to go to rehab to dry out.
他决定去戒毒所戒酒
After years of heavy drinking, he finally managed to dry out.
经过多年的酗酒,他终于成功戒酒