dry spell
构词拆解
词源说明
Originated around 1885–1890, from dry + spell (“a period of time”). Compare cold spell.
释义
名词noun
- 1A drawn-out period where the weather has been dry, for an abnormally long time; shorter and not as severe as a drought.
- 2figurativeA period or time where there is little activity, productivity, low income etc.
- 3figurativeA period of time without sexual intercourse.