famine
n[C, U]
(instance of) extreme scarcity of food in a region 饥荒
a famine in Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚的饥荒
The long drought was followed by months of famine. 久旱之後出现长达数月的饥荒.
According to the law, Shylock may have a pound of flesh to be cut off by him nearest to Antonio's heart.
根据法律,夏洛克可以得到一磅肉,由他从最靠近安东尼奥心脏的部位割下来。
Are there any hobbies or sports you particularly like?
你有什么特别癖好或特别喜欢的体育运动吗?
To examine your skills and abilities still further, ask yourself this question: in the following three areas - skills with people, skills with information or skills with things - which are your best skills? Note that it is not enough to say to yourself,