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famine

UK/'fæmin/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

A severe and prolonged shortage of food in a region, causing widespread hunger and death.

饥荒,严重粮食短缺

Root Breakdown

Loanword
famineother
=famine

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The famine lasted for years and caused widespread suffering.

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