dry spell
A drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long timeA drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long time; shorter and not as severe as a drought.
» A dry spell accounts for the poor crop.
Eine Dürreperiode ist für die schlechte Ernte verantwortlich.
Период засухи повинен в плохом урожае.
Значение
значений: 3A drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long time; shorter and not as severe as a drought.
(переносно)A period or time where there is little activity, productivity, low income etc.
(переносно)A period of time without sexual intercourse.
Примеры
предложений: 4A dry spell accounts for the poor crop.
Период засухи повинен в плохом урожае. — Ooneykcall
deEine Dürreperiode ist für die schlechte Ernte verantwortlich. — Zaghawa
The dry spell continued into September.
Tom catches rainwater in a water butt and uses it to water his garden during dry spells.
deTom fängt Regenwasser in einer Tonne auf, um damit seinen Garten zu wässern, wenn der Regen mal ausbleibt. — raggione
It's been a mediocre year for Provencal lavender farmers like Mr. Cassan — unseasonable hail and a dry spell pared their yields.
Переводы
языков: 3Происхождение
Originated around 1885–1890, from dry + spell (“a period of time”). Compare cold spell.Originated around 1885–1890, from dry + spell (“a period of time”). Compare cold spell.
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Формы
мн. число: dry spells| Ед. число | dry spell |
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