dry up

Related to word: dry

Phrasal Verb

Definition (结束)

  1. C2

    When a source of supply dries up, it ceases.

    (供应品)终止

    • As market demand decreases, the source of funding is also drying up.

      随着市场需求减少,资金来源也正在枯竭。

    • The funding for this project will dry up soon.

      这个项目的资金很快就会枯竭。

    • If no new clients are found, the source of income will slowly dry up.

      如果找不到新客户,收入来源将会慢慢枯竭。

Definition (水)

  1. When a body of water such as a river or lake dries up, its water vanishes.

    (河流、湖泊等)水消失

    • Due to climate change, the river is gradually drying up.

      由于气候变化,这条河流正在逐渐干涸。

    • The lake has completely dried up within a few years.

      这个湖泊在几年内完全干涸了。

    • The water source for the fields has dried up, making it difficult for crops to grow.

      田地的水源已经干涸,使得作物难以生长。