Definition of dry spell

dry spellnoun

đợt khô hạn

/ˈdraɪ spel//ˈdraɪ spel/

The term "dry spell" originated in the context of weather forecasting, particularly to describe periods of abnormally low precipitation. In the mid-19th century, weather reports started to include more detailed descriptions of atmospheric conditions, and meteorologists would often note that there had been a "span of dry weather" in a particular area. This phrase evolved into the more concise "dry spell," which became widely used in weather reports and everyday language by the late 1800s. Over time, the meaning of the term expanded to encompass any prolonged period of relative barrenness or lack of activity in various domains, from sports and entertainment to business and social life. In essence, a dry spell suggests a temporary lull or dearth of something previously abundant, with the hope that good times will return soon.

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a period of time when it does not rain

một khoảng thời gian trời không mưa

Example:
  • The long dry spell resulted in severe drought conditions in 13 states of the country.

    Đợt khô hạn kéo dài đã gây ra tình trạng hạn hán nghiêm trọng ở 13 tiểu bang của đất nước.

a period of time during which somebody is unable to succeed at something

một khoảng thời gian mà ai đó không thể thành công trong việc gì đó

Example:
  • That year, he struggled through a six-month dry spell in which he lost 17 consecutive matches.

    Năm đó, anh đã phải vật lộn với giai đoạn sáu tháng không thi đấu, trong đó anh đã thua 17 trận liên tiếp.